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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.
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 June 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: 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. Hahnville
- Typical home value: $280,980
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: -10.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#29. Broussard
- Typical home value: $283,339
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +15.0%
- Metro area: Lafayette, LA
#28. Greenwell Springs
- Typical home value: $284,263
- 1-year price change: +0.9%
- 5-year price change: +15.5%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#27. Brusly
- Typical home value: $284,783
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +19.3%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#26. Abita Springs
- Typical home value: $290,863
- 1-year price change: -0.3%
- 5-year price change: +8.1%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#25. Luling
- Typical home value: $291,073
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +2.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#24. Gonzales
- Typical home value: $292,500
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.9%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#23. Ventress
- Typical home value: $294,387
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.0%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#22. Destrehan
- Typical home value: $300,226
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +9.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#21. Bush
- Typical home value: $303,847
- 1-year price change: +0.7%
- 5-year price change: -5.7%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#20. Oscar
- Typical home value: $308,938
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +19.3%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#19. Sorrento
- Typical home value: $313,323
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +24.4%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#18. Folsom
- Typical home value: $316,423
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +1.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#17. Paulina
- Typical home value: $317,128
- 1-year price change: +6.8%
- 5-year price change: +11.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#16. Harahan
- Typical home value: $322,390
- 1-year price change: +5.4%
- 5-year price change: -8.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#15. Covington
- Typical home value: $326,883
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +10.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#14. Woodworth
- Typical home value: $327,553
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +17.3%
- Metro area: Alexandria, LA
#13. Metairie
- Typical home value: $334,224
- 1-year price change: +8.4%
- 5-year price change: -2.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#12. Eden Isle
- Typical home value: $334,256
- 1-year price change: -3.6%
- 5-year price change: +1.7%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#11. Prairieville
- Typical home value: $337,735
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.9%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#10. Belle Chasse
- Typical home value: $345,768
- 1-year price change: -0.6%
- 5-year price change: +0.1%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#9. Benton
- Typical home value: $353,460
- 1-year price change: +3.0%
- 5-year price change: +21.7%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#8. Stonewall
- Typical home value: $359,117
- 1-year price change: -0.8%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#7. River Ridge
- Typical home value: $362,313
- 1-year price change: +9.1%
- 5-year price change: -1.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#6. Mandeville
- Typical home value: $364,640
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +12.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#5. Madisonville
- Typical home value: $383,604
- 1-year price change: -0.2%
- 5-year price change: +15.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#4. Geismar
- Typical home value: $385,102
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +24.9%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#3. Saint Francisville
- Typical home value: $388,871
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +34.8%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#2. Vienna
- Typical home value: $397,918
- 1-year price change: +5.1%
- 5-year price change: data not available
- Metro area: Ruston, LA
#1. Elmwood
- Typical home value: $440,929
- 1-year price change: +7.3%
- 5-year price change: +13.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA