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 $359,078 in December, 0.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of January 15, the sits at 6.06%.
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 December 2025. 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: 16
#2. Baton Rouge, LA: 9
#3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: 2
#4. Alexandria, LA: 1
#4. Lafayette, LA: 1
#4. Ruston, LA: 1
#30. Greenwell Springs
- Typical home value: $274,028
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +17.4%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#29. Luling
- Typical home value: $274,571
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +4.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#28. Broussard
- Typical home value: $276,315
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +15.7%
- Metro area: Lafayette, LA
#27. Bush
- Typical home value: $276,588
- 1-year price change: -1.3%
- 5-year price change: -3.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#26. Brusly
- Typical home value: $277,208
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +21.7%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#25. Braithwaite
- Typical home value: $278,117
- 1-year price change: -2.7%
- 5-year price change: -21.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#24. Abita Springs
- Typical home value: $278,987
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +13.1%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#23. Gonzales
- Typical home value: $283,205
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +31.1%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#22. Ventress
- Typical home value: $286,351
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +22.5%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#21. Destrehan
- Typical home value: $290,606
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +15.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#20. Folsom
- Typical home value: $291,278
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +7.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#19. Harahan
- Typical home value: $299,428
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: -6.6%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#18. Oscar
- Typical home value: $300,933
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +19.2%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#17. Paulina
- Typical home value: $302,466
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +16.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#16. Metairie
- Typical home value: $305,423
- 1-year price change: +4.9%
- 5-year price change: -0.6%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#15. Sorrento
- Typical home value: $307,421
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +28.8%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#14. Covington
- Typical home value: $309,905
- 1-year price change: -0.4%
- 5-year price change: +15.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#13. Woodworth
- Typical home value: $313,076
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: +21.3%
- Metro area: Alexandria, LA
#12. Eden Isle
- Typical home value: $328,343
- 1-year price change: -4.7%
- 5-year price change: +8.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#11. Prairieville
- Typical home value: $330,727
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +33.0%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#10. Belle Chasse
- Typical home value: $335,859
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +3.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#9. River Ridge
- Typical home value: $339,747
- 1-year price change: +8.8%
- 5-year price change: +1.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#8. Benton
- Typical home value: $341,346
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +25.6%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#7. Mandeville
- Typical home value: $350,376
- 1-year price change: +0.6%
- 5-year price change: +19.3%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#6. Stonewall
- Typical home value: $354,437
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.0%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#5. Saint Francisville
- Typical home value: $371,382
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +35.7%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#4. Madisonville
- Typical home value: $374,720
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +22.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#3. Geismar
- Typical home value: $375,036
- 1-year price change: +1.7%
- 5-year price change: +30.6%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#2. Vienna
- Typical home value: $376,047
- 1-year price change: +4.6%
- 5-year price change: data not available
- Metro area: Ruston, LA
#1. Elmwood
- Typical home value: $420,402
- 1-year price change: +9.4%
- 5-year price change: +21.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA