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Carlyss, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Carlyss, LA (Calcasieu Parish) — Census median home value $152,400, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Carlyss houses and the broader area.
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Carlyss, LA is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in Carlyss and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,184, with a median household income of $92,004. Census data puts Carlyss houses at a median value of $152,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Calcasieu Parish's current median listing price runs $237,250, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Carlyss housing market
Carlyss is in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Carlyss and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$152,400
Population (Census ACS)
5,184
Median household income
$92,004
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Carlyss market snapshot
Population
5,184
County
Calcasieu Parish
Median Household Income
$92,004
Median Home Value (city)
$152,400
Median Listing Price (Calcasieu Parish)
$237,250
Median Gross Rent
$1,142/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carlyss's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $152,400. Separately, Calcasieu Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $237,250. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Calcasieu Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -1.37% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Carlyss has an estimated population of 5,184 and a median household income of $92,004, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Carlyss's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Calcasieu Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Carlyss.
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Nearby communities include Sulphur, Prien, Westlake, Lake Charles, Vinton, Moss Bluff, Gillis, DeQuincy, Starks, Iowa, Hayes.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Hackberry (~14.8 mi), Oretta (~24.7 mi), Cameron (~26.8 mi), Lacassine (~27.1 mi), Fenton (~30.0 mi), Reeves (~31.0 mi), Longville (~31.2 mi), Singer (~32.9 mi), Welsh (~33.5 mi), Roanoke (~37.3 mi), Kinder (~37.4 mi), Merryville (~41.1 mi), Lake Arthur (~41.9 mi), Jennings (~42.6 mi), Elton (~45.3 mi), Oberlin (~46.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Carlyss data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
5,184
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$152,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$92,004
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,142
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.37%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$237,250
Census place type
CDP
County
Calcasieu Parish
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.06 sq mi
Census GEOID
2212840
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Carlyss FAQ
What are houses worth in Carlyss, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Carlyss at $152,400. Calcasieu Parish's current median listing price runs $237,250, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Carlyss, LA?
For owner-occupied houses in Carlyss, Census ACS data shows a median value of $152,400. Active listing prices in Calcasieu Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Carlyss, LA?
Carlyss houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Calcasieu Parish communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Carlyss, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Carlyss's population at approximately 5,184.
What's the median rent in Carlyss, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Carlyss at approximately $1,142 per month.
What is the median household income in Carlyss, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Carlyss at approximately $92,004.
Is the Carlyss housing market growing?
Calcasieu Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -1.37% annual change in 2025.
Is Carlyss, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Carlyss's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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