Investor-grade market analytics for Lake Charles, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$190,109
+3.9% year-over-year
7.2%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Lake Charles, LA shows steady growth at 3.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.84x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (40/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 7.19% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Lake Charles, LA's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 40/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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