Cities with the most expensive homes in Louisiana
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Louisiana using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of February 2026. The charts in this story were created automatically using .
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Louisiana
#1. New Orleans-Metairie, LA: 15
#2. Baton Rouge, LA: 9
#3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: 2
#3. Lafayette, LA: 2
#5. Alexandria, LA: 1
#5. Ruston, LA: 1
#30. Greenwell Springs
- Typical home value: $273,795
- 1-year price change: -0.9%
- 5-year price change: +16.7%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#29. Youngsville
- Typical home value: $275,361
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +13.4%
- Metro area: Lafayette, LA
#28. Broussard
- Typical home value: $278,781
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +16.6%
- Metro area: Lafayette, LA
#27. Luling
- Typical home value: $279,162
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +4.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#26. Brusly
- Typical home value: $280,550
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +21.4%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#25. Abita Springs
- Typical home value: $281,471
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +11.1%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#24. Bush
- Typical home value: $281,892
- 1-year price change: -1.8%
- 5-year price change: -4.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#23. Gonzales
- Typical home value: $285,413
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +30.1%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#22. Ventress
- Typical home value: $285,916
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +23.9%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#21. Destrehan
- Typical home value: $293,224
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +13.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#20. Folsom
- Typical home value: $295,600
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +7.1%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#19. Oscar
- Typical home value: $297,535
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.1%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#18. Paulina
- Typical home value: $304,767
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +16.6%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#17. Sorrento
- Typical home value: $308,790
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +28.1%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#16. Woodworth
- Typical home value: $309,697
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +18.9%
- Metro area: Alexandria, LA
#15. Harahan
- Typical home value: $314,205
- 1-year price change: +7.2%
- 5-year price change: -5.3%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#14. Covington
- Typical home value: $315,348
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +14.1%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#13. Metairie
- Typical home value: $319,799
- 1-year price change: +8.0%
- 5-year price change: -0.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#12. Eden Isle
- Typical home value: $328,758
- 1-year price change: -3.8%
- 5-year price change: +6.5%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#11. Prairieville
- Typical home value: $332,708
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +31.4%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#10. Benton
- Typical home value: $341,812
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#9. Belle Chasse
- Typical home value: $343,127
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +3.6%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#8. Mandeville
- Typical home value: $354,590
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +17.5%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#7. River Ridge
- Typical home value: $360,253
- 1-year price change: +11.2%
- 5-year price change: +1.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#6. Stonewall
- Typical home value: $362,135
- 1-year price change: -1.0%
- 5-year price change: +28.0%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#5. Saint Francisville
- Typical home value: $366,751
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +35.8%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#4. Madisonville
- Typical home value: $374,381
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +21.3%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#3. Vienna
- Typical home value: $377,542
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: data not available
- Metro area: Ruston, LA
#2. Geismar
- Typical home value: $379,305
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.9%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#1. Elmwood
- Typical home value: $429,876
- 1-year price change: +10.3%
- 5-year price change: +20.6%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA