Lafayette Parish, LA home prices

Lafayette Parish, LA: the typical home is worth $238,610 as of 2026-05, up +2.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $165/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $59,271 → 2026: $238,610 (4.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $238,610, homes in Lafayette Parish sit 37% above the Louisiana median ($174,267) and 2% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #11 of 64 Louisiana counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 76 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,178/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,373/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Acadia Parish, LA ($156,514) · Saint Landry Parish, LA ($133,551) · Saint Martin Parish, LA ($175,895) · Vermilion Parish, LA ($161,498) · Evangeline Parish, LA ($102,561) · Iberville Parish, LA ($177,153)