I’ve analyzed data from the Zillow Home Value Index to identify Louisiana’s most expensive housing markets as of January 2025. What struck me immediately was the significant price appreciation across the state, with some towns seeing growth of over 70% since 2010. Though Louisiana isn’t typically known for high property values compared to coastal markets like California or New York, several communities have experienced remarkable growth, particularly those in the New Orleans metro area and Baton Rouge suburbs.
The geographical distribution of high-value markets reveals interesting patterns about where wealth is concentrated in Louisiana. Saint Tammany Parish dominates the list with five towns in the top 25, including the most expensive market, Madisonville. The Baton Rouge metro area also stands out with numerous entries, highlighting the economic strength of the state capital region. What’s particularly notable is how certain smaller communities have outperformed their larger neighbors, with towns like Saint Francisville showing remarkable appreciation rates that outpace more established markets.
Looking at growth rates, I found that the market has accelerated significantly since 2020. While the 15-year period from 2010 to 2025 shows consistent appreciation for most markets, the past five years have been particularly robust, with several towns experiencing 20-40% growth during this shorter timeframe. This acceleration likely reflects both pandemic-related migration patterns and Louisiana’s increasingly diverse economy that has helped stabilize the housing market despite challenges in the energy sector that historically affected the state’s real estate values.
25. Brusly
- 2025: $269,084
- 2020: $218,968
- 2015: $191,061
- 2010: $171,793
- % Change (2010-2025): 56.63%
- % Change (2015-2025): 40.84%
- % Change (2020-2025): 22.89%
Brusly has shown remarkable resilience in its housing market, with values climbing steadily from $171,793 in 2010 to $269,084 in 2025, representing a 56.63% growth over fifteen years. The past five years have been particularly strong with values increasing nearly 23%, showing acceleration in the market’s trajectory. Located just across the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge in West Baton Rouge Parish, Brusly offers residents the perfect blend of small-town living with convenient access to the capital city’s amenities and job market.
24. Youngsville
- 2025: $269,941
- 2020: $234,435
- 2015: $235,013
- 2010: N/A
- % Change (2010-2025): N/A
- % Change (2015-2025): 14.86%
- % Change (2020-2025): 15.15%
The Youngsville housing market presents an interesting case of recent acceleration, with values essentially flat between 2015 and 2020 before jumping 15.15% in the last five years to reach $269,941. I find this growth pattern reflects the town’s increasing popularity as a residential destination for those working in nearby Lafayette. Situated in Lafayette Parish in the heart of Acadiana, Youngsville has transformed from a quiet rural community to one of the fastest-growing cities in Louisiana, attracting families seeking newer housing stock and strong community amenities.
23. Harahan
- 2025: $271,222
- 2020: $279,762
- 2015: $239,704
- 2010: $223,196
- % Change (2010-2025): 21.52%
- % Change (2015-2025): 13.15%
- % Change (2020-2025): -3.05%
Harahan presents a fascinating anomaly in this dataset as one of the few markets that has actually declined since 2020, dropping 3.05% from $279,762 to $271,222 in 2025. Despite this recent correction, the long-term trajectory remains positive with a 21.52% increase since 2010. Nestled along the Mississippi River in Jefferson Parish, Harahan provides residents a tranquil riverside setting with the convenience of being just minutes from downtown New Orleans, making it a favorite for commuters seeking a suburban environment.
22. Abita Springs
- 2025: $271,287
- 2020: $232,765
- 2015: $202,823
- 2010: $195,824
- % Change (2010-2025): 38.54%
- % Change (2015-2025): 33.76%
- % Change (2020-2025): 16.55%
The charming town of Abita Springs has seen its home values climb steadily over the years, with a notable 16.55% jump just in the last five years to reach $271,287 in 2025. When comparing the fifteen-year growth of 38.54%, I’m impressed by the consistent appreciation that reflects the town’s enduring appeal. Located in Saint Tammany Parish north of Lake Pontchartrain, Abita Springs is known for its artesian spring water, historic district, and small-town atmosphere that has increasingly attracted those looking to escape the busier parts of the New Orleans metro area.
21. Metairie
- 2025: $274,554
- 2020: $270,896
- 2015: $220,447
- 2010: $204,349
- % Change (2010-2025): 34.36%
- % Change (2015-2025): 24.54%
- % Change (2020-2025): 1.35%
Metairie’s housing market shows an interesting pattern of strong growth followed by a recent plateau, with values increasing only 1.35% since 2020 to reach $274,554. The longer view reveals a more robust picture with a 34.36% increase since 2010, indicating most of the growth occurred in the earlier part of the decade. As Jefferson Parish’s largest community and essentially a suburb of New Orleans, Metairie offers residents the perfect balance of suburban comfort with urban convenience, featuring excellent schools and shopping while maintaining easy access to New Orleans’ employment centers and cultural attractions.
20. Ventress
- 2025: $278,127
- 2020: $217,470
- 2015: $179,705
- 2010: N/A
- % Change (2010-2025): N/A
- % Change (2015-2025): 54.77%
- % Change (2020-2025): 27.89%
Ventress stands out with its impressive growth rate of 54.77% over the past decade, climbing from $179,705 in 2015 to $278,127 in 2025. Even more remarkable is the 27.89% surge in just the past five years, indicating an accelerating market with strong demand. This small community in Pointe Coupee Parish sits along the Mississippi River northwest of Baton Rouge, offering residents a rural setting with river views and agricultural surroundings while still being within commuting distance of the state capital.
19. Gonzales
- 2025: $278,778
- 2020: $202,957
- 2015: $189,902
- 2010: $193,605
- % Change (2010-2025): 43.99%
- % Change (2015-2025): 46.80%
- % Change (2020-2025): 37.36%
Few markets in Louisiana can match Gonzales’ recent explosive growth, with home values surging an eye-popping 37.36% in just the past five years to reach $278,778 in 2025. The longer-term perspective is equally impressive, with a 43.99% increase since 2010. Positioned in Ascension Parish between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Gonzales has benefited from its strategic location along the industrial corridor, attracting professionals working in the petrochemical industry while offering a smaller community feel with excellent retail options that have earned it the nickname “Jambalaya Capital of the World.”
18. Paulina
- 2025: $279,133
- 2020: N/A
- 2015: N/A
- 2010: N/A
- % Change (2010-2025): N/A
- % Change (2015-2025): N/A
- % Change (2020-2025): N/A
Paulina represents one of the newer entrants to the luxury housing market in Louisiana, with data only available for 2025 showing an impressive average home value of $279,133. While historical comparisons aren’t possible without earlier data points, the current valuation places it firmly among the state’s most desirable communities. Located in Saint James Parish along the Mississippi River between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Paulina offers residents a peaceful riverside setting with historic plantation homes and rural charm while providing access to employment centers in both major cities.
17. Destrehan
- 2025: $281,688
- 2020: $232,755
- 2015: $199,412
- 2010: $174,542
- % Change (2010-2025): 61.39%
- % Change (2015-2025): 41.26%
- % Change (2020-2025): 21.02%
Destrehan’s housing market has demonstrated remarkable consistency in its upward trajectory, posting a 61.39% gain since 2010 to reach $281,688 in 2025. The growth has continued at a healthy pace in recent years with a 21.02% increase just since 2020. Situated in St. Charles Parish upriver from New Orleans, Destrehan combines historical significance as home to the oldest documented plantation house in the Lower Mississippi Valley with contemporary amenities, excellent schools, and convenient access to both New Orleans and Baton Rouge via I-10.
16. Folsom
- 2025: $284,053
- 2020: $251,632
- 2015: $243,594
- 2010: $295,935
- % Change (2010-2025): -4.02%
- % Change (2015-2025): 16.61%
- % Change (2020-2025): 12.88%
Folsom presents the most unusual pattern in our dataset, being the only market to show a negative growth rate over the full fifteen-year period, declining 4.02% from $295,935 in 2010 to $284,053 in 2025. However, the more recent trend is positive, with a 16.61% increase since 2015 indicating a recovery after an earlier correction. Located in rural St. Tammany Parish north of Lake Pontchartrain, Folsom is known for its equestrian culture and plant nurseries, offering residents a rural lifestyle with rolling hills and horse farms while still being within commuting distance of the New Orleans metro area.
15. Oscar
- 2025: $296,937
- 2020: $241,832
- 2015: N/A
- 2010: N/A
- % Change (2010-2025): N/A
- % Change (2015-2025): N/A
- % Change (2020-2025): 22.79%
Oscar has emerged as a rising star in Louisiana’s real estate market, with home values climbing an impressive 22.79% in just five years to reach $296,937 in 2025. Though we lack data from before 2020, the recent growth rate suggests strong momentum in this market. Nestled in rural Pointe Coupee Parish northwest of Baton Rouge, Oscar offers residents a tranquil country setting with sprawling properties and scenic agricultural landscapes while remaining accessible to the capital city’s employment opportunities and cultural amenities.
14. Sorrento
- 2025: $304,759
- 2020: $226,006
- 2015: $198,647
- 2010: $201,675
- % Change (2010-2025): 51.11%
- % Change (2015-2025): 53.42%
- % Change (2020-2025): 34.85%
Sorrento showcases one of the strongest growth trajectories in our analysis, with home values skyrocketing 34.85% in just the past five years to reach $304,759 in 2025. The fifteen-year increase of 51.11% is equally impressive and indicates sustained demand in this market. Located in Ascension Parish between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Sorrento benefits from its position along Louisiana’s industrial corridor, offering residents a small-town atmosphere with rural charm while providing convenient access to high-paying jobs in nearby chemical plants and refineries.
13. River Ridge
- 2025: $307,050
- 2020: $309,044
- 2015: $268,971
- 2010: $259,212
- % Change (2010-2025): 18.45%
- % Change (2015-2025): 14.16%
- % Change (2020-2025): -0.65%
River Ridge stands alongside Harahan as one of only two markets in our top 25 to show a decline since 2020, though the decrease is minimal at just 0.65% to arrive at $307,050 in 2025. Looking at the bigger picture, the market has appreciated 18.45% since 2010, indicating long-term stability. Situated in Jefferson Parish just upriver from New Orleans, River Ridge is a desirable residential community offering larger lot sizes, tree-lined streets, and quality schools, making it popular with professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to downtown New Orleans.
12. Woodworth
- 2025: $307,162
- 2020: $241,152
- 2015: $211,443
- 2010: $182,081
- % Change (2010-2025): 68.69%
- % Change (2015-2025): 45.27%
- % Change (2020-2025): 27.37%
Woodworth boasts one of the most impressive long-term growth stories in Louisiana, with home values soaring 68.69% since 2010 to reach $307,162 in 2025. The momentum has remained strong in recent years with a robust 27.37% increase just since 2020. Located in Rapides Parish near Alexandria in central Louisiana, Woodworth offers residents a peaceful woodland setting surrounded by Kisatchie National Forest, providing a nature-oriented lifestyle with large residential lots while still being just minutes from Alexandria’s urban amenities and employment opportunities.
11. Covington
- 2025: $313,514
- 2020: $259,311
- 2015: $235,085
- 2010: $231,703
- % Change (2010-2025): 35.31%
- % Change (2015-2025): 33.36%
- % Change (2020-2025): 20.90%
Covington has maintained a steady upward trajectory in its housing market, with values increasing 35.31% since 2010 to reach $313,514 in 2025. The growth has accelerated in the past five years with a healthy 20.90% jump since 2020. Serving as the parish seat of St. Tammany Parish on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, Covington charms residents with its historic downtown featuring oak-lined streets, boutique shopping, and acclaimed restaurants, while offering a small-town atmosphere with easy access to New Orleans via the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
10. Prairieville
- 2025: $326,699
- 2020: $236,213
- 2015: $224,608
- 2010: $224,213
- % Change (2010-2025): 45.71%
- % Change (2015-2025): 45.45%
- % Change (2020-2025): 38.31%
Prairieville has experienced a remarkable acceleration in its housing market, particularly in the last five years with a stunning 38.31% increase to reach $326,699 in 2025. What’s fascinating is how the market remained almost flat between 2010 and 2015 before taking off dramatically. Located in Ascension Parish just southeast of Baton Rouge, Prairieville has transformed from a rural community to one of Louisiana’s fastest-growing areas, attracting families with its excellent schools, newer housing developments, and convenient access to employment centers in the capital city.
9. Benton
- 2025: $330,359
- 2020: $257,532
- 2015: $228,327
- 2010: $211,631
- % Change (2010-2025): 56.10%
- % Change (2015-2025): 44.69%
- % Change (2020-2025): 28.28%
Benton has demonstrated consistent strong growth across all time periods, with home values increasing 56.10% since 2010 to reach $330,359 in 2025. The recent five-year growth of 28.28% shows no signs of the market slowing down. Situated in Bossier Parish in the northwest corner of the state, Benton serves as the parish seat and provides residents a small-town atmosphere with highly rated schools and community amenities while being just a short drive from the urban centers and entertainment options of Shreveport and Bossier City.
8. Belle Chasse
- 2025: $335,851
- 2020: $315,577
- 2015: $292,170
- 2010: $278,899
- % Change (2010-2025): 20.42%
- % Change (2015-2025): 14.95%
- % Change (2020-2025): 6.42%
Belle Chasse presents a picture of steady but modest growth, with the market appreciating 20.42% since 2010 to reach $335,851 in 2025. The growth rate has slowed in recent years, with just a 6.42% increase since 2020, suggesting a maturing market. Located in Plaquemines Parish just south of New Orleans, Belle Chasse offers the unique combination of suburban comfort with rural spaciousness, featuring larger lot sizes and newer housing developments while providing easy access to downtown New Orleans and the robust oil and gas industry that drives the local economy.
7. Eden Isle
- 2025: $340,490
- 2020: $293,764
- 2015: $254,320
- 2010: $204,425
- % Change (2010-2025): 66.56%
- % Change (2015-2025): 33.88%
- % Change (2020-2025): 15.91%
Eden Isle has experienced remarkable long-term growth, with home values surging 66.56% since 2010 to reach $340,490 in 2025. Though the pace has moderated somewhat in recent years with a 15.91% increase since 2020, the overall trajectory remains strongly positive. This waterfront community near Slidell in St. Tammany Parish lives up to its paradisiacal name, offering residents a unique lifestyle with homes featuring water access, private docks, and canals connecting to Lake Pontchartrain, while maintaining convenient proximity to both New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
6. Stonewall
- 2025: $350,571
- 2020: $260,461
- 2015: $224,106
- 2010: $211,542
- % Change (2010-2025): 65.72%
- % Change (2015-2025): 56.43%
- % Change (2020-2025): 34.60%
Stonewall stands out with one of the most impressive growth records across all time periods, with home values skyrocketing 65.72% since 2010 to reach $350,571 in 2025. The recent five-year surge of 34.60% demonstrates continued strong momentum in this market. Located in DeSoto Parish in the northwestern part of Louisiana, Stonewall combines rural tranquility with upscale housing developments, attracting residents with its highly-rated schools and spacious properties while being just a short commute to Shreveport’s employment centers and cultural attractions.
5. Mandeville
- 2025: $350,825
- 2020: $281,159
- 2015: $247,034
- 2010: $242,196
- % Change (2010-2025): 44.85%
- % Change (2015-2025): 42.02%
- % Change (2020-2025): 24.78%
Mandeville’s housing market tells a story of accelerating growth, with values appreciating 44.85% since 2010 to reach $350,825 in 2025. It’s worth noting that much of this growth has occurred since 2015, with a 42.02% increase in the past decade indicating a significant uptick in demand. Situated on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish, Mandeville offers residents a picturesque setting with a charming lakefront, excellent schools, and upscale shopping, while providing an easy commute to New Orleans via the 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
4. Saint Francisville
- 2025: $357,598
- 2020: $252,288
- 2015: $224,646
- 2010: $199,574
- % Change (2010-2025): 79.18%
- % Change (2015-2025): 59.18%
- % Change (2020-2025): 41.74%
Saint Francisville boasts the highest appreciation rate in our entire dataset, with home values soaring an astonishing 79.18% since 2010 to reach $357,598 in 2025. Even more impressive is the recent acceleration, with a 41.74% jump just in the past five years. Perched on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in West Feliciana Parish, this historic town charms visitors and residents alike with its antebellum homes, oak-lined streets, and plantation architecture, offering a step back in time while still providing modern amenities and a reasonable commute to Baton Rouge.
3. Vienna
- 2025: $360,627
- 2020: N/A
- 2015: N/A
- 2010: N/A
- % Change (2010-2025): N/A
- % Change (2015-2025): N/A
- % Change (2020-2025): N/A
Vienna emerges as one of Louisiana’s premier luxury housing markets with a 2025 average home value of $360,627, though without historical data we can’t calculate growth rates for comparison. This exclusive community has clearly established itself among the state’s most desirable addresses in a relatively short time. Located in Lincoln Parish in northern Louisiana near Ruston, Vienna offers residents an upscale rural lifestyle with large estates, rolling hills, and mature trees, while providing convenient access to Louisiana Tech University and the cultural and educational amenities of Ruston.
2. Geismar
- 2025: $369,886
- 2020: $274,704
- 2015: $248,899
- 2010: $248,133
- % Change (2010-2025): 49.07%
- % Change (2015-2025): 48.61%
- % Change (2020-2025): 34.65%
Geismar’s housing market tells a fascinating story of dormancy followed by explosive growth, with values barely changing between 2010 and 2015 before surging 34.65% in just the past five years to reach $369,886 in 2025. The overall fifteen-year appreciation of 49.07% places it among Louisiana’s strongest performers. Situated in Ascension Parish along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Geismar has transformed from an industrial area to a desirable residential community with newer upscale developments, attracting professionals employed by the numerous petrochemical plants that drive the region’s economy.
1. Madisonville
- 2025: $372,147
- 2020: $299,059
- 2015: $283,787
- 2010: $269,982
- % Change (2010-2025): 37.84%
- % Change (2015-2025): 31.14%
- % Change (2020-2025): 24.44%
Madisonville claims the crown as Louisiana’s most expensive housing market with an average home value of $372,147 in 2025, representing a solid 37.84% increase since 2010. The growth has accelerated in recent years with a 24.44% jump just since 2020, indicating strong and increasing demand. Nestled along the Tchefuncte River in St. Tammany Parish, this charming waterfront community offers residents a unique coastal lifestyle with maritime heritage, where many homes feature private docks with direct access to Lake Pontchartrain and the Gulf of Mexico beyond, while maintaining proximity to New Orleans and the north shore’s abundant amenities.
