Based on the Zillow Home Value Index, Louisiana offers some of the most affordable neighborhoods in the country. The data reveals striking patterns across different cities, with Shreveport and Baton Rouge dominating the list of budget-friendly communities. Many of these neighborhoods have seen dramatic changes over the past 15 years, with some experiencing substantial declines in home values.
You’ll notice a fascinating trend in the data: while some areas have lost over 50% of their value since 2010, others have seen impressive growth of more than 60% in the same timeframe. This stark divergence highlights the uneven recovery from the 2008 housing crisis, with neighborhoods in cities like Baton Rouge showing more resilience than those in Shreveport.
The most affordable neighborhood in Louisiana is Queensborough in Shreveport, where homes are valued at just $30,492 as of February 2025. When you explore the data further, you’ll discover that 11 of the 25 most affordable neighborhoods have actually increased in value since 2010, showing pockets of growth even in these budget-friendly areas.
1. Whitney
- 2025 Home Value: $146,469.93
- 2020 Home Value: $141,958.67
- 2015 Home Value: $88,374.59
- 2010 Home Value: $126,650.45
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 15.65%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 65.74%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 3.18%
Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Whitney tops our list as the most expensive of the 25 most affordable neighborhoods in Louisiana. When visiting this area, you’ll discover it has weathered significant market volatility, dropping sharply after 2010 before staging a remarkable 65.74% recovery since 2015.
2. North Sherwood Forest
- 2025 Home Value: $140,806.91
- 2020 Home Value: $108,080.49
- 2015 Home Value: $76,246.14
- 2010 Home Value: $85,805.02
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 64.10%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 84.67%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 30.28%
In east Baton Rouge, North Sherwood Forest has emerged as the standout growth performer on our list. Your analysis shows this neighborhood has experienced phenomenal appreciation of 64.10% since 2010 and an even more impressive 84.67% surge since 2015.
3. Louisiana State University
- 2025 Home Value: $136,290.56
- 2020 Home Value: $127,281.87
- 2015 Home Value: $135,568.63
- 2010 Home Value: $171,319.75
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -20.45%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 0.53%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 7.08%
Encompassing the areas surrounding Louisiana’s flagship university in Baton Rouge, this neighborhood presents an interesting investment profile. While you’ll notice it has experienced a significant 20.45% decrease since 2010, the area has stabilized and begun to recover with 7.08% growth in the past five years.
4. University Area
- 2025 Home Value: $130,673.82
- 2020 Home Value: $121,920.19
- 2015 Home Value: $118,897.03
- 2010 Home Value: $92,622.44
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 41.08%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 9.91%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 7.18%
Surrounding the University of Louisiana at Monroe, this vibrant collegiate district offers an attractive combination of affordability and steady appreciation. When you stroll through the area, you’ll notice it’s enjoyed consistent growth, showing a strong 41.08% increase since 2010 and continuing to climb at a moderate pace of 7.18% in the past five years.
5. Behrman
- 2025 Home Value: $127,690.64
- 2020 Home Value: $111,262.34
- 2015 Home Value: $55,648.49
- 2010 Home Value: $94,249.80
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 35.48%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 129.46%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 14.77%
On the west bank of the Mississippi River in New Orleans, Behrman has experienced a remarkable recovery story. Your exploration of this neighborhood reveals the most dramatic percentage increase on our list, with home values skyrocketing 129.46% since their 2015 low point. The area suffered a significant drop following 2010, hitting bottom around 2015 before staging a powerful comeback.
6. East Fairfields
- 2025 Home Value: $127,055.12
- 2020 Home Value: $103,911.12
- 2015 Home Value: $83,353.07
- 2010 Home Value: $83,276.23
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 52.57%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 52.43%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 22.27%
Adjacent to its namesake neighborhood, East Fairfields in Baton Rouge presents a striking contrast in market performance. While the neighboring Fairfields has struggled with declining values, you’ll find that East Fairfields has flourished with a remarkable 52.57% increase since 2010 and continued momentum showing 22.27% growth in just the last five years.
7. Victoria Farms
- 2025 Home Value: $113,725.40
- 2020 Home Value: $97,606.50
- 2015 Home Value: $81,809.71
- 2010 Home Value: $73,882.51
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 53.93%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 39.01%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 16.51%
On the northeastern edge of Baton Rouge, Victoria Farms has emerged as a growth powerhouse among affordable neighborhoods. When you visit this community, you’ll discover it has the second-highest appreciation rate among our 25 neighborhoods at 53.93% since 2010, with a continued strong showing of 16.51% growth just in the last five years.
8. Zion City
- 2025 Home Value: $112,736.89
- 2020 Home Value: $101,828.41
- 2015 Home Value: $76,982.30
- 2010 Home Value: $79,491.09
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 41.82%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 46.45%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 10.71%
Tucked away in north-central Baton Rouge, Zion City stands out as one of the stronger growth stories on our list. Your investment here would have yielded an impressive 41.82% return since 2010, with accelerated growth of 46.45% since 2015.
9. North Highlands
- 2025 Home Value: $103,968.79
- 2020 Home Value: $101,085.26
- 2015 Home Value: $96,012.62
- 2010 Home Value: $100,981.45
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 2.96%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 8.29%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 2.85%
In northeast Shreveport, the North Highlands area demonstrates noteworthy stability and modest growth potential. You’ll find this neighborhood has maintained consistent home values, showing a slight 2.96% increase since 2010 and a more substantial 8.29% growth since 2015.
10. Baker
- 2025 Home Value: $100,858.68
- 2020 Home Value: $100,312.34
- 2015 Home Value: $77,375.28
- 2010 Home Value: $97,044.15
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 3.93%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 30.35%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 0.54%
Just north of Baton Rouge proper, the city of Baker offers you an affordable alternative with promising growth patterns. When looking at this community, you’ll see it’s one of the areas on this list showing positive 15-year growth, with values increasing 3.93% since 2010 and an impressive 30.35% since 2015.
11. Caddo Heights, South Highlands
- 2025 Home Value: $100,643.31
- 2020 Home Value: $100,466.12
- 2015 Home Value: $100,626.47
- 2010 Home Value: $103,084.73
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -2.37%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 0.02%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 0.18%
The combined areas of Caddo Heights and South Highlands, located near central Shreveport, stand out for their remarkable stability in a volatile market. These neighborhoods show the most consistent pricing on our list, with just a minimal 2.37% value decline since 2010 and virtually flat performance since 2015.
12. Scotlandville
- 2025 Home Value: $85,858.62
- 2020 Home Value: $115,595.01
- 2015 Home Value: $117,843.92
- 2010 Home Value: $165,548.41
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -48.14%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -27.14%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -25.72%
In northern Baton Rouge near Southern University, Scotlandville presents an interesting case study in neighborhood transition. The area has witnessed a substantial 48.14% decrease in home values since 2010, with the decline continuing at a significant pace of 25.72% in just the past five years.
13. Downtown East
- 2025 Home Value: $75,605.82
- 2020 Home Value: $140,230.23
- 2015 Home Value: $146,767.32
- 2010 Home Value: $179,930.08
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -57.98%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -48.49%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -46.08%
Just east of Baton Rouge’s central business district, Downtown East has experienced the most dramatic value decline on our list. When walking through this neighborhood, you’ll see an area that has lost nearly 58% of its home value since 2010, with a particularly steep 46.08% drop in just the last five years.
14. Old South Baton Rouge
- 2025 Home Value: $69,978.50
- 2020 Home Value: $76,330.46
- 2015 Home Value: $80,291.13
- 2010 Home Value: $86,049.99
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -18.68%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -12.84%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -8.32%
Between downtown and Louisiana State University lies Old South Baton Rouge, a neighborhood steeped in history and cultural significance. As you explore this area, you’ll notice its gradual value decline of 18.68% since 2010, with a more moderate 8.32% decrease since 2020.
15. Highland, Stoner Hill
- 2025 Home Value: $68,499.53
- 2020 Home Value: $57,351.08
- 2015 Home Value: $54,549.94
- 2010 Home Value: $64,126.76
- Change from 2010 to 2025: 6.82%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 25.57%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 19.44%
The adjoining neighborhoods of Highland and Stoner Hill, positioned near downtown Shreveport, stand apart as one of the areas on this list showing positive growth since 2010. Your investment here would be in a neighborhood that has gained 6.82% in value over 15 years, with accelerated growth of 25.57% since 2015 and 19.44% in just the last five years.
16. Brookstown
- 2025 Home Value: $67,709.68
- 2020 Home Value: $53,792.37
- 2015 Home Value: $57,849.73
- 2010 Home Value: $85,757.83
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -21.05%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 17.04%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 25.87%
Nestled in the northeastern section of Baton Rouge, Brookstown demonstrates a fascinating recovery pattern that makes it worth your attention. While home values remain 21.05% below their 2010 levels, the neighborhood has shown remarkable resilience with 17.04% growth since 2015 and an impressive 25.87% increase in just the last five years.
17. Downtown
- 2025 Home Value: $64,617.85
- 2020 Home Value: $102,921.57
- 2015 Home Value: $112,393.20
- 2010 Home Value: $123,103.39
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -47.51%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -42.51%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -37.22%
At the urban core of Baton Rouge, Downtown presents one of the state’s most dramatic real estate stories. You’re looking at an area that has experienced a stunning 47.51% value decline since 2010, with the pace accelerating to a 37.22% drop just in the last five years.
18. North Baton Rouge
- 2025 Home Value: $64,281.23
- 2020 Home Value: $57,910.62
- 2015 Home Value: $59,833.19
- 2010 Home Value: $74,480.39
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -13.69%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 7.43%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 11.00%
Stretching across the northern section of Louisiana’s capital city, North Baton Rouge offers you affordable housing with promising growth potential. Your real estate dollar goes further here, where despite an overall 13.69% decline since 2010, the neighborhood has been steadily rebounding with 7.43% growth since 2015 and an impressive 11.00% increase in just the last five years.
19. Country Club Hills, Lakeshore Shopping
- 2025 Home Value: $63,807.43
- 2020 Home Value: $82,298.92
- 2015 Home Value: $74,030.92
- 2010 Home Value: $90,439.69
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -29.45%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -13.81%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -22.47%
The Country Club Hills and Lakeshore Shopping area winds through southern Shreveport, offering you a mix of residential and commercial spaces at affordable prices. You’ll notice that home values have declined consistently over 15 years, with a total drop of 29.45% since 2010 and an accelerated 22.47% decrease in just the past five years.
20. Fairfields
- 2025 Home Value: $62,311.27
- 2020 Home Value: $89,124.43
- 2015 Home Value: $78,361.49
- 2010 Home Value: $98,663.11
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -36.84%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -20.48%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -30.09%
In the heart of Baton Rouge, Fairfields presents you with an intriguing investment opportunity despite its significant value decline. The neighborhood has experienced one of the steeper drops on this list, with home values falling 36.84% since 2010 and an accelerated 30.09% decrease just since 2020.
21. Delmont Place
- 2025 Home Value: $53,450.85
- 2020 Home Value: $45,707.03
- 2015 Home Value: $53,628.79
- 2010 Home Value: $60,262.36
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -11.30%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -0.33%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 16.94%
Situated in north Baton Rouge, Delmont Place offers you a fascinating example of a neighborhood in transition. You’ll find that home values here have followed a roller-coaster pattern, declining 11.30% since 2010, but showing remarkable recovery with a 16.94% increase just since 2020. The neighborhood stayed almost perfectly flat between 2015 and 2025 with only a 0.33% decrease.
22. Sunset Arcre, Garden Valley, Morningside
- 2025 Home Value: $41,871.70
- 2020 Home Value: $49,969.94
- 2015 Home Value: $44,658.35
- 2010 Home Value: $53,734.37
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -22.08%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -6.24%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -16.21%
Sprawling across western Shreveport, the combined neighborhoods of Sunset Acre, Garden Valley, and Morningside offer you affordable housing options with diverse architectural styles. Your investment here would be in an area that has seen a 22.08% decrease in home values since 2010, with a more pronounced decline of 16.21% just in the last five years.
23. Martin Luther King Dr. Area
- 2025 Home Value: $36,693.63
- 2020 Home Value: $36,223.05
- 2015 Home Value: $35,294.45
- 2010 Home Value: $54,279.94
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -32.40%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: 3.96%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: 1.30%
Near the heart of Shreveport, you’ll discover the Martin Luther King Dr. Area, a neighborhood steeped in cultural heritage and significance. When exploring this community, you’ll notice a pattern of recovery after a substantial 32.40% drop from 2010 values. Interestingly, the area has shown resilience with modest growth of 3.96% since 2015 and 1.30% since 2020, suggesting a potential stabilization or even revival.
24. Ceder Grove, Lynbrook
- 2025 Home Value: $36,218.59
- 2020 Home Value: $39,670.67
- 2015 Home Value: $37,147.02
- 2010 Home Value: $42,905.76
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -15.59%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -2.50%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -8.70%
The twin communities of Cedar Grove and Lynbrook sit in southern Shreveport, offering you some of the most affordable housing options in Louisiana. Your dollar stretches further here, with home values that have gradually declined 15.59% since 2010. The neighborhood experienced a brief uptick around 2020 before dropping 8.70% over the past five years.
25. Queensborough
- 2025 Home Value: $30,492.54
- 2020 Home Value: $30,781.67
- 2015 Home Value: $30,976.43
- 2010 Home Value: $70,490.58
- Change from 2010 to 2025: -56.74%
- Change from 2015 to 2025: -1.56%
- Change from 2020 to 2025: -0.94%
Located in the northwestern part of Shreveport in Caddo Parish, Queensborough stands as Louisiana’s most affordable neighborhood. You’ll find this historic area has experienced a dramatic decline in home values, plummeting by over 56% since 2010. The neighborhood has remained relatively stable in recent years though, with only slight decreases of 1.56% since 2015 and less than 1% since 2020.
