Markets/Louisiana/Morgan City

Morgan City, LA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Morgan City, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$126,851

-0.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

9.3%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-0.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-0.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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8.5mo supply ยท Score -4/7

Net migration: Bottom 14% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.86x

In-migrants avg $37,334 AGI vs out-migrants $43,556

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Morgan City are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Morgan City Market Summary

Morgan City, LA is experiencing a correction with -0.2% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.45x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 9.34% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.5x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$51,768

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-0.2%
Base Case-0.2%
Bull Case-0.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Morgan City, LA's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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