Housing & Real Estate — Lake Charles, Louisiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 40,146 |
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| Occupied | 31,845 |
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| Vacant | 8,301 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 19,444 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 12,401 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $214,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$240,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,090/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $774/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 49.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 8,126 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 5,310 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,055 |
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| Built before 1960 | 9,241 |
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| Median Year Built | 1978 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
