Ruston, LA

Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -2.5%

Median Home Value

$213,693

↓ -0.3%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,089/mo

↑ +8.2%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.1%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+10.1%

Active Listings

133

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

16.4

Neutral market

Price Forecast

3 Months

↓ -0.1%

12 Months

↓ -2.5%

5-Year Price Trend

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