Markets/Louisiana/Natchitoches

Natchitoches, LA Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$181,768

+1.6% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

+1.6%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.6% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Neutral
4.8mo supply · Score -1/7

Net migration: Bottom 29% nationally

Income Migration

💰 Wealth Influx1.23x

In-migrants avg $48,081 AGI vs out-migrants $38,964

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Opportunity Zone Market

1 ZIP codes in Natchitoches are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Natchitoches Market Summary

Natchitoches, LA is in a stabilization phase with 1.6% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.88x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score87/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$46,798

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.8%
Base Case+1.6%
Bull Case+2.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Natchitoches, LA's primary climate exposure is wind storms (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. 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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