Opelousas, LA Housing


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The housing market in Opelousas, LA is a great investment opportunity. The median value of houses is considerably lower than the US median, at $105,500 compared to $338,100. Moreover, house appreciation in the area is higher than the national average, reaching 9.19% over the last year. This makes Opelousas an attractive place to purchase a house in terms of both price and potential appreciation. With its thriving economy and vibrant culture, Opelousas is sure to provide a wonderful home for buyers who are looking for a good deal on their real estate investment.

The median home cost in Opelousas is $105,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 40.3%. Home Appreciation in Opelousas is up 12.5%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Opelousas real estate is 49 years old
The Rental Market in Opelousas
- Renters make up 42.8% of the Opelousas population
- 2.2% of houses and apartments in Opelousas, are available to rent

DID YOU KNOW
Buying a home is the biggest single purchase most people make during their lives. The second largest is most often an automobile.

Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingOpelousas, LouisianaUnited States
  6,894.0139,647,020.0
  5342
  $105,500$338,100
  12.5%16.6%
  28.4%57.0%
  40.3%101.1%
  $3.35$10.98
  $199$2,690
  41.7%57.4%
  18.8%11.2%
  39.5%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  2.2%1.9%
  0.4%0.4%
  1.6%0.7%
  0.5%0.4%
  3.5%3.6%
  10.6%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  7.5%2.6%
  4.7%2.4%
  8.4%2.8%
  9.2%3.9%
  17.6%4.5%
  19.3%11.3%
  10.8%13.0%
  11.0%20.1%
  10.0%13.6%
  0.2%8.3%
  0.6%9.7%
  0.7%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.2%0.2%
  2.7%13.6%
  2.7%13.6%
  6.8%13.6%
  8.3%13.2%
  21.0%14.8%
  6.8%13.6%
  12.9%10.0%
  3.2%4.7%
  2.1%12.2%
Reviews for Opelousas
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After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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