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Cost of homeownership in Louisiana

State averages from Census ACS, energy costs from DOE EIA, and appreciation from FHFA. County-level detail is below.

Avg home value
$154,388
Avg property tax
$708
Homeownership rate
71.7%
1yr appreciation
2.6%

Home price trend

FHFA House Price Index, quarterly.

Most expensive counties

  1. 1.Orleans Parish$281,500
  2. 2.St. Tammany Parish$262,400
  3. 3.Ascension Parish$255,600
  4. 4.Plaquemines Parish$253,300
  5. 5.St. Charles Parish$248,600
  6. 6.West Feliciana Parish$239,700
  7. 7.East Baton Rouge Parish$232,800
  8. 8.Jefferson Parish$231,700
  9. 9.West Baton Rouge Parish$223,900
  10. 10.Lafayette Parish$222,400

Most affordable counties

  1. 1.Jackson Parish10.8%
  2. 2.Beauregard Parish11.0%
  3. 3.Richland Parish11.7%
  4. 4.Washington Parish11.8%
  5. 5.Winn Parish11.9%
  6. 6.Catahoula Parish11.9%
  7. 7.East Feliciana Parish12.1%
  8. 8.West Feliciana Parish12.1%
  9. 9.LaSalle Parish12.1%
  10. 10.Caldwell Parish12.1%
Avg electricity
12.6¢/kWh

DOE EIA residential average.

Avg annual energy cost
$1,358

Residential baseline.

Avg mortgage interest deduction
Pending

IRS SOI, state-level avg.

All counties in Louisiana

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to own a home in Louisiana?

Based on Census ACS, the state average home value in Louisiana is $154,388, with median annual property tax around $708. Your actual cost depends on county and property.

What is the property tax in Louisiana?

Property tax rates vary by county. Louisiana's state average sits at roughly $708 per year on a median home. See county-level pages for local rates.

How fast are home prices appreciating in Louisiana?

FHFA House Price Index data shows Louisiana appreciating 2.6% over the last year and 22.2% over the last five years.

Is homeownership high in Louisiana?

Louisiana's homeownership rate is 71.7% (Census ACS). The share of owner-occupied units varies widely across counties.

Data sources

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