
Wayne Turner Group
Real Estate Team
New Orleans, LA

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Photo: New Orleans from the Air September 2019 - Central Business District by George Bannister, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Louisiana has seen slower price growth than most of the country. Rising flood and homeowners insurance premiums have weighed on the market, especially in coastal parishes. New Orleans and Baton Rouge anchor the south with tourism, shipping, petrochemicals and state government, while Shreveport and Bossier City lead the northwest.
The Louisiana Real Estate Commission licenses salespersons and brokers, and salespersons must work under a sponsoring broker. Louisiana's legal system grows out of civil law rather than English common law, and the state uses parishes instead of counties, so some property terms and closing procedures differ from what buyers know elsewhere. Notaries play a larger role in Louisiana closings than in most states, and your agent can explain what to expect at the table.
In New Orleans and Metairie, check elevation, flood zone status and the cost of insurance before you fall for a house. Lafayette and Baton Rouge offer more suburban growth, and Shreveport and Bossier City sit near Barksdale Air Force Base. Ask candidates how they help buyers gather insurance quotes early in the contract and whether they have handled sales of older homes that need significant repairs.

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Every city page lists local agents on a map with that city’s home values and rent.
Zillow’s index estimates the middle-of-the-market home in Louisiana at around $217,039 (August 2026). Over twelve months the typical value rose 2.1%. The five-year change stands at +1.1%.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, data through August 2026.
| City | Typical home | 1 year | Rent | Realtors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandeville | $360,422 | +0.5% | $1,678 | 1 |
| Prairieville | $338,080 | +1.9% | $2,109 | 1 |
| Metairie | $328,021 | +6.4% | $1,545 | 5 |
| Covington | $322,459 | +1.2% | $1,504 | 4 |
| Gonzales | $293,095 | +3.6% | $1,567 | 4 |
| Denham Springs | $256,955 | +3.9% | $1,525 | 1 |
| New Orleans | $243,781 | -1.9% | $1,637 | 10 |
| Gretna | $242,127 | +2.8% | $1,569 | 1 |
| Baton Rouge | $232,056 | +1.6% | $1,333 | 13 |
| Bossier City | $229,529 | +1.2% | $1,515 | 1 |
| Ruston | $228,696 | +2.0% | $1,257 | 3 |
| Thibodaux | $227,731 | +0.3% | $1,290 | 1 |
| Lafayette | $226,811 | +2.0% | $1,329 | 6 |
| Hammond | $225,248 | +0.4% | $1,272 | 6 |
| Chalmette | $218,159 | +2.4% | $1,372 | 1 |
Sorted by typical home value. Zillow Home Value Index and Observed Rent Index.
| License regulator | Louisiana Real Estate Commission |
|---|---|
| State REALTOR® association | Louisiana REALTORS |
| Capital | Baton Rouge |
| Largest city | New Orleans |
| Population (2020 Census) | 4,657,757 |
| Main time zone | Central Time |
Before you sign a buyer or listing agreement, look the agent up in the Louisiana Real Estate Commission public license search to confirm the license is active and check for disciplinary history.