Lake Charles, LA Real Estate
Lake Charles is a city in Calcasieu County, Louisiana with a population of about 81,679. The median home value is near $204,000, and median rent runs around $1,090/mo.
Market + demographic figures: U.S. Census ACS (2023 5-year). Geocoding: OpenStreetMap.
Median Home Value
$204,000
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
Population
81,679
Median Income
$56,864
Median Age
36.2
Homeownership
61.1%
Monthly payment on a median Lake Charles home
Example for a $204,000 home: 20% down, 30-yr at ~6.75%, LA property tax ~0.56%, 0.4% insurance.
Est. monthly (PITI)
$1,222
Principal & interest
$1,059
Property tax / mo
$95
Down payment (20%)
$40,800
Lake Charles at a glance
- 18.3% of residents 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
- 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Median household income is $56,864.
- Always verify the assigned school district, flood zone, and HOA for a specific address before signing.
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