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Home appreciation in Louisiana
Louisiana's FHFA HPI® all-transactions index changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% nationally, ranking 33rd of 51 states and D.C. Below, compare its 13 3-digit ZIP regions and 10 metro areas.
- 1-year change
- +2.9%
- 5-year change
- +20.9%
- Since Q1 1995
- +200%
- State rank (1 year)
- 33rd
U.S. +3.0%
50th of 51
U.S. +292%
of 51 states and D.C.
Louisiana vs the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Louisiana: 300.2
- United States: 391.6
Louisiana appreciation by time window
| Window | LA | U.S. | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.9% | +3.0% | −0.2 pts |
| 3 years | +6.3% | +12.9% | −6.5 pts |
| 5 years | +20.9% | +41.3% | −20.4 pts |
| 10 years | +42.1% | +93.3% | −51.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +200% | +292% | −91.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in Louisiana
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Louisiana →Sorted by one-year change. 6 of 13 regions beat the national one-year change of +3.0%. Place labels name the largest community in each region.
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 710 · Minden, LA area | +5.7% | +27.6% | +41.9% | +164% |
| 2 | 708 · Baton Rouge, LA area | +4.6% | +22.2% | +45.4% | +195% |
| 3 | 705 · Lafayette, LA area | +4.5% | +25.1% | +38.5% | +195% |
| 4 | 706 · Lake Charles, LA area | +4.3% | +15.1% | +31.9% | +182% |
| 5 | 707 · Central, LA area | +3.9% | +28.2% | +50.1% | +214% |
| 6 | 712 · Monroe, LA area | +3.0% | +23.5% | +41.6% | +185% |
| 7 | 700 · Kenner, LA area | +3.0% | +17.0% | +47.3% | +202% |
| 8 | 711 · Shreveport, LA area | +2.9% | +24.8% | +38.1% | +153% |
| 9 | 704 · Slidell, LA area | +1.9% | +26.3% | +51.1% | +192% |
| 10 | 701 · New Orleans, LA area | +1.8% | +10.1% | +35.3% | +288% |
| 11 | 714 · Natchitoches, LA area | +0.8% | +25.3% | +43.1% | +197% |
| 12 | 713 · Alexandria, LA area | -3.0% | +21.3% | +38.4% | +181% |
| 13 | 703 · Houma, LA area | -4.3% | +14.7% | +24.7% | +196% |
Metro areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | +7.7% | +17.6% | +188% |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | +5.7% | +27.6% | +164% |
| Lafayette, LA | +5.6% | +25.3% | +194% |
| Alexandria, LA | +4.8% | +27.7% | +194% |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | +3.5% | +27.5% | +191% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | +2.8% | +24.4% | +202% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | +2.7% | +13.9% | +227% |
| Monroe, LA | +2.1% | +21.9% | +178% |
| Hammond, LA | +0.6% | +25.1% | +201% |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | -0.8% | +16.8% | +199% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Louisiana
Louisiana's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 4.2% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q2 2014, about 5.2 years after the top. Today it sits +53.7% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA | Q1 2009 | Q2 2011 | -4.2% | Q2 2014 (5.2 yrs) | +53.7% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Louisiana's index has changed +35.6% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | LA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -3.2% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | -2.5% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +2.1% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +35.6% | +76.8% |
If you bought in Louisiana in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the statewide index rate to Q2 2026. Local markets within the state vary widely.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the state rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +194% | $882,946 |
| Q2 2000 | +137% | $711,240 |
| Q2 2005 | +83.8% | $551,363 |
| Q2 2010 | +59.0% | $476,915 |
| Q2 2015 | +47.1% | $441,286 |
| Q2 2020 | +28.3% | $384,851 |
| Q2 2021 | +20.9% | $362,707 |
| Q2 2023 | +6.3% | $319,002 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.9% | $308,622 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices gone up in Louisiana?
- FHFA HPI® data for Louisiana shows the all-transactions index changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, +20.9% over five years, +42.1% over ten years, and +200% since Q1 1995.
- Is Louisiana appreciating faster than the national average?
- Over the past year Louisiana's index moved −0.2 pts versus the U.S. (+3.0%), ranking 33rd of 51 states and D.C. Over five years the gap is −20.4 pts.
- Which ZIP codes in Louisiana are appreciating fastest?
- Over the past year the strongest of 13 3-digit ZIP regions in Louisiana was ZIP3 710 (Minden, LA area) at +5.7%, and the weakest was ZIP3 703 (Houma, LA area) at -4.3%. 6 of 13 beat the national one-year change.