Cities with the most expensive homes in Louisiana
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $366,712 in April, 0.7% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of May 14, the sits at 6.36%.
Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Louisiana using data from . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of April 2026. The charts in this story were created automatically using .
Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Louisiana
#1. New Orleans-Metairie, LA: 16
#2. Baton Rouge, LA: 9
#3. Shreveport-Bossier City, LA: 2
#4. Alexandria, LA: 1
#4. Lafayette, LA: 1
#4. Ruston, LA: 1
#30. Hahnville
- Typical home value: $278,036
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: -8.3%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#29. Brusly
- Typical home value: $281,701
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +20.7%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#28. Greenwell Springs
- Typical home value: $281,770
- 1-year price change: +0.0%
- 5-year price change: +15.7%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#27. Broussard
- Typical home value: $282,832
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: +16.7%
- Metro area: Lafayette, LA
#26. Gonzales
- Typical home value: $286,342
- 1-year price change: +2.0%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#25. Luling
- Typical home value: $288,129
- 1-year price change: +2.3%
- 5-year price change: +3.5%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#24. Abita Springs
- Typical home value: $289,305
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +9.8%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#23. Ventress
- Typical home value: $293,025
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +24.0%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#22. Bush
- Typical home value: $294,972
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: -4.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#21. Destrehan
- Typical home value: $298,753
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +11.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#20. Oscar
- Typical home value: $305,117
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +19.5%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#19. Paulina
- Typical home value: $305,303
- 1-year price change: +7.4%
- 5-year price change: +16.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#18. Folsom
- Typical home value: $306,122
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +5.7%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#17. Sorrento
- Typical home value: $310,738
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +26.4%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#16. Woodworth
- Typical home value: $315,096
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +17.9%
- Metro area: Alexandria, LA
#15. Harahan
- Typical home value: $318,749
- 1-year price change: +7.9%
- 5-year price change: -5.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#14. Covington
- Typical home value: $322,261
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +12.6%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#13. Metairie
- Typical home value: $329,687
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +0.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#12. Eden Isle
- Typical home value: $333,845
- 1-year price change: -3.9%
- 5-year price change: +4.5%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#11. Prairieville
- Typical home value: $333,923
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#10. Benton
- Typical home value: $349,341
- 1-year price change: +2.6%
- 5-year price change: +23.7%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#9. Belle Chasse
- Typical home value: $352,020
- 1-year price change: +0.4%
- 5-year price change: +2.4%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#8. Stonewall
- Typical home value: $359,316
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +28.9%
- Metro area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA
#7. River Ridge
- Typical home value: $360,275
- 1-year price change: +11.7%
- 5-year price change: +1.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#6. Mandeville
- Typical home value: $362,892
- 1-year price change: +0.2%
- 5-year price change: +15.2%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#5. Saint Francisville
- Typical home value: $376,271
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +36.2%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#4. Madisonville
- Typical home value: $381,160
- 1-year price change: +0.3%
- 5-year price change: +19.0%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA
#3. Geismar
- Typical home value: $382,128
- 1-year price change: +1.8%
- 5-year price change: +28.3%
- Metro area: Baton Rouge, LA
#2. Vienna
- Typical home value: $387,066
- 1-year price change: +3.9%
- 5-year price change: data not available
- Metro area: Ruston, LA
#1. Elmwood
- Typical home value: $434,261
- 1-year price change: +9.6%
- 5-year price change: +18.9%
- Metro area: New Orleans-Metairie, LA