Opelousas, LA

Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -7.5%

Median Home Value

$129,526

↓ -9.4%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$959/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

8.9%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

-18.6%

Active Listings

257

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.3

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.1%

3 Months

↓ -0.2%

12 Months

↓ -7.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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