Investor-grade market analytics for Lake Charles, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$202,113
+2.4% year-over-year
8.2%
gross annual
+2.4%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+2.4% year-over-year
40/100
LowNet migration: Top 16% nationally
In-migrants avg $45,926 AGI vs out-migrants $57,688
Opportunity Zone Market
2 ZIP codes in Lake Charles are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Lake Charles, LA shows steady growth at 2.4% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.02x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+283 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (40/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 8.2% 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
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.