The story of this market
The typical home in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana sells for about $258,674, or $133 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 79% since 2000. Last year 14 of 28 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is ice storm, which FEMA rates relatively high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,017 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $1,017 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
0%
2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2022 (+9.5%). Worst: 2009 (-0.4%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
LA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,314
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
0%
2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 28 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
44
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $50,274,027.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
76.6%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5366 | 2967 | 76.6% | 16.8% | $145,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
The Ouachita Parish housing market shows resilience with steady year-over-year price growth and a tightening inventory. While demand remains consistent, the market is balancing affordability challenges with rising interest rates and insurance costs. Overall, the outlook remains stable as the local economy continues to rely on its core institutional employers.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).
Select a city to expand its ZIP intel reports beneath · 3 cities · 6 ZIP reports
Median prices moved up 0.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.67% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 21.5% — a mixed stability profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports of 6 — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
researched Oct 15
researched Oct 1
researched Oct 28
researched Oct 8
researched Oct 28
| 71202 | Monroe | $135,000 | $71 | — | 48 | 100% | — | — | — | $775 | researched Oct 15 |
| 71203 | Monroe | $229,900 | $135 | -3.3% | 68 | 96.5% | 12% | 5.2 | 417 | $1,950 | researched Oct 1 |
| 71280 | Sterlington | $236,667 | $131 | +26.8% | 60 | 100% | — | 25.8 | 103 | $1,500 | researched Oct 28 |
| 71291 | West Monroe | $260,000 | $138 | +15.6% | 41 | — | — | — | 75 | $351 | researched Oct 8 |
| 71292 | West Monroe | $265,000 | $125 | +1.7% | 57 | 98.6% | 15% | 3.2 | 39 | $995 | researched Oct 28 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Ouachita Parish, particularly in urban centers like Monroe, remain a significant concern with violent and property crime rates consistently exceeding state and national averages.
School quality varies significantly across the parish, with suburban districts generally outperforming those in the urban core; overall performance is mixed compared to state benchmarks.
The parish faces significant flood risks due to its proximity to the Ouachita River and low-lying topography, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for many properties in designated zones.
Economic momentum is anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with ongoing infrastructure improvements in the Monroe-West Monroe corridor driving modest development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
The parish offers diverse recreational opportunities including Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, numerous city parks in Monroe and West Monroe, and access to the Ouachita River for boating and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the student population and workforce, with moderate vacancy rates and rising rent trajectories in newer developments.
The economy is heavily reliant on the healthcare sector, higher education institutions like the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and regional manufacturing hubs.
The parish is served by major corridors including I-20 and US-165, providing critical regional connectivity for freight and commuters.
Ongoing urban revitalization efforts in downtown Monroe and commercial expansion in West Monroe are the primary focus of current planning initiatives.
The Ouachita Parish Assessor's office conducts periodic reassessments to ensure property valuations align with current market conditions.
The parish is served by various special districts including levee districts for flood control and multiple fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to the region's susceptibility to flood and wind damage, impacting overall housing affordability.
- Candy Cane Lane4.89.9 mi
- Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees4.36.2 mi
- Excalibur Family Fun Center4.27.2 mi
- Altitude Trampoline Park4.410.6 mi
- Bayou Bowl4.314 mi
- Restaurant Cotton4.78 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.96.6 mi
- Landry Vineyards LLC4.74.2 mi
- Duck Commander4.66.1 mi
- Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo4.18 mi
- Cinemark Tinseltown West Monroe 174.46.8 mi
- Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees4.36.2 mi
- Landry Vineyards LLC4.74.2 mi
- Duck Commander4.66.1 mi
- Northeast Louisiana Children's4.68 mi
- Biedenharn Museum & Garden4.78.4 mi
- Chennault Aviation & Military Museum4.811.4 mi
- Masur Museum of Art4.77.8 mi
- Kiroli Park4.89 mi
- Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge (Visitor Center)4.715.9 mi
- Forsythe Park4.48.8 mi
- Cheniere Lake Park4.33.9 mi
- Restoration Park West Monroe4.66.3 mi
- Hook's Marina4.620.8 mi
- Joey's Moon Lake Marina4.814.5 mi
- Caney Lake Landing and RV Park4.323.5 mi
- Chennault Park Golf Course4.212.8 mi
- Pecanland Mall4.210.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.210.3 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.310.4 mi
- Kohl's4.310.5 mi
- Dillard's4.410.6 mi
- Monroe Regional Airport4.112 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A premier destination for birdwatching, fishing, and hiking, offering a unique wetland ecosystem experience.
Highlights the rich aviation history of the region and its contributions to military efforts.
A historic district in West Monroe known for its collection of antique shops, boutiques, and local dining.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov; figures reflect standard ACS reporting.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
applies when — Property located within a condominium regime
The association may adopt budgets and collect assessments for common expenses. Late fees for assessments are capped at 30% of the monthly assessment amount.
R.S. 9:1123.102
Louisiana requires a judicial foreclosure process. The process involves filing a petition, obtaining a judgment, and a sheriff's sale. Specific notice requirements, including posting a sign on the property, apply to residential dwellings.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 2293
Sellers must complete a property disclosure document in good faith, disclosing known defects in the property as prescribed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
R.S. 9:3196 through 9:3200; La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXVII-3601
Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 18
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.