Investor-grade market analytics for Ruston, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$227,169
+1.2% year-over-year
7.4%
gross annual
-5.9%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-5.9% year-over-year
Migration: Top 72% nationally
In-migrants avg $37,644 AGI vs out-migrants $41,450
Opportunity Zone Market
3 ZIP codes in Ruston are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Ruston, LA is in a stabilization phase with 1.2% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.97x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.41% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Ruston, 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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