The story of this market
The typical home in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana sells for about $185,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 93 days to sell, which is slow. Over the long run, values in this county have grown 108% since 2000. Last year 3 of 5 neighborhoods saw prices rise, so the story isn't the same street to street. The biggest natural hazard here is strong wind, which FEMA rates relatively high. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $892 a month.
HUD sets the fair market rent for a 2-bedroom at $892 a month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates overall hazard risk here as Relatively Low.
Price climate
Every year of price change, 2000–2025
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2025
Each stripe is one year's median price change across the area's census tracts (FHFA repeat-sales index). Deep blue is a strong gain year, red a falling year. Best: 2006 (+12.3%). Worst: 2013 (-1.9%). Hover to read a year.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
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Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rent benchmark
Fair market rent by size
$1,168
3-bed / month
HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal 2027, for this county. A typical rent for a modest unit, used to set housing-voucher payments.
Neighborhood price trend
Long-run price trend, 2000–2025
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2025 change
FHFA repeat-sales index, median of 5 census tracts in this county (2000 = 100). Bars are each year's median change.
Natural hazard exposure
The area's risk shape
55
Relatively Low
FEMA National Risk Index. Each spoke is a hazard ranked nationally, where 100 is the most exposed. Expected annual loss: $13,483,595.
Mortgage activity
Home lending in this county
65.8%
2018 approval rate
| Year | Applications | Loans made | Approval | Investor share | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 904 | 401 | 65.8% | 3.2% | $185,000 |
CFPB Home Mortgage Disclosure Act records: every mortgage application reported by lenders for homes in this county. Approval rate is approved ÷ decided (withdrawn and incomplete files excluded). Investor share and home value are the median census tract.
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana
The Natchitoches Parish housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with moderate inventory levels and a slight year-over-year price adjustment. Demand remains steady, supported by the local institutional economy, though the market is sensitive to broader regional economic shifts.
No ARED distress-ledger coverage for this county yet — the foreclosure ingest rotates the national county directory, and filings appear here once the county's posted notices are read. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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Median prices moved down 8.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
2% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 93% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.6% · poverty 25.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Deterministic aggregate of 12 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — researched county-level history with a deterministic 1 / 3 / 5-year projection
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
No researched properties in this county yet — the property base layer populates as property research runs, and each property feeds its ZIP's roll-up.
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| 71411 | — | $65,200 | $49 | — | 90 | 100% | — | 1 | 1 | $892 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71416 | Cloutierville | $86,900 | $86 | — | 87 | — | — | — | 431 | $892 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71431 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | researched Sep 25 |
| 71446 | Leesville | $134,000 | $114 | -4.3% | 271 | — | — | — | 174 | $625 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71450 | Marthaville | $250,000 | $143 | +5.7% | 76 | — | — | — | — | $892 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71456 | Natchez | $248,000 | $105 | +19% | 45 | 97.5% | 15% | 3.2 | 12 | $950 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71457 | Natchitoches | $262,500 | $125 | -11% | 64 | 98% | — | — | 130 | $892 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71458 | Natchitoches | $275,000 | $145 | +5.7% | 86 | 97.5% | 15% | 5.2 | 38,700 | $1,600 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71468 | Provencal | $185,000 | $112 | +2.4% | 98 | 96% | 12% | 7 | 14 | $950 | researched Sep 25 |
| 71469 | Robeline | $145,000 | $98 | -2.1% | 84 | 96.5% | 12% | 7.2 | 29 | $950 | researched Sep 25 |
Figures are each ZIP report's own latest research — the county roll-up aggregates them sales_count-weighted (population fallback); ZIPs cycle quarterly.
Crime rates in Natchitoches Parish are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported offense. Local law enforcement efforts focus on community policing to address these regional challenges.
Public education is primarily served by the Natchitoches Parish School Board, which manages a mix of schools with varying performance ratings. Many residents also utilize private or charter school options available within the parish seat.
The parish faces moderate risks from severe weather, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding in low-lying areas near the Red River. Property insurance premiums are influenced by these regional environmental factors.
Economic momentum is anchored by the education sector, specifically Northwestern State University, and the tourism industry centered on the historic Natchitoches district. Infrastructure development remains focused on maintaining regional connectivity and supporting local small businesses.
Property taxes are assessed by the Natchitoches Parish Assessor based on fair market value, with millage rates set by local taxing authorities. Homestead exemptions are available for primary residences, providing significant relief for eligible homeowners.
The economy is driven by higher education, healthcare services, and tourism, with Northwestern State University serving as a major regional employer.
The parish is served by I-49, providing a critical north-south corridor connecting the area to Shreveport and Alexandria.
The Natchitoches Parish Assessor's office conducts periodic reassessments to determine property values for tax purposes, adhering to state-mandated guidelines.
The parish includes various special districts for fire protection, waterworks, and hospital services that levy additional millages on property owners.
Property insurance markets in the region are sensitive to wind and flood risks, leading to competitive but rising premium trends for homeowners.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this county — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase, featuring preserved architecture, brick-paved streets, and unique shopping and dining.
A scenic oxbow lake that serves as the centerpiece for local recreation, including boating, fishing, and annual holiday festivals.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and Data Commons.
applies when — Property located within a condominium regime
The association may adopt budgets and collect assessments for common expenses. Late fees for assessments are capped at 30% of the monthly assessment amount.
R.S. 9:1123.102
Louisiana requires a judicial foreclosure process. The process involves filing a petition, obtaining a judgment, and a sheriff's sale. Specific notice requirements, including posting a sign on the property, apply to residential dwellings.
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 2293
Sellers must complete a property disclosure document in good faith, disclosing known defects in the property as prescribed by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
R.S. 9:3196 through 9:3200; La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXVII-3601
Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Louisiana Constitution Article VII, Section 18
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.