Morgan City, LA · Houses & Market Data

Morgan City, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Morgan City, LA (St. Mary Parish) — Census median home value $146,100, county listing prices up about 15.5% over the past year. Market data for Morgan City houses and the broader area.

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Morgan City, LA is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in Morgan City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,208, with a median household income of $56,729. Census data puts Morgan City houses at a median value of $146,100 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Mary Parish's current median listing price runs $204,725, up about 15.5% over the past year.

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Market overview

Morgan City housing market

Morgan City is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Morgan City and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$146,100

Population (Census ACS)

11,208

Median household income

$56,729

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

Morgan City market snapshot

Population

11,208

County

St. Mary Parish

Median Household Income

$56,729

Median Home Value (city)

$146,100

Median Listing Price (St. Mary Parish)

$204,725

Median Gross Rent

$861/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+15.5%

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Why Morgan City

What makes Morgan City different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Morgan City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $146,100. Separately, St. Mary Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $204,725. 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

St. Mary Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -4.09% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Morgan City has an estimated population of 11,208 and a median household income of $56,729, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Morgan City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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Places around Morgan City

County guide: St. Mary Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Morgan City.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby St. Mary Parish and other Louisiana communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Catahoula, St. Martinville, Cade, Parks, Henderson, Breaux Bridge, Cecilia.

More Louisiana cities with market guides: Metairie, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Prairieville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: White Castle (~31.3 mi), Dorseyville (~32.3 mi), Jeanerette (~32.3 mi), Bayou Goula (~35.0 mi), Crescent (~37.3 mi), St. Gabriel (~38.0 mi), Lydia (~38.4 mi), Plaquemine (~39.7 mi), Loreauville (~40.7 mi), New Iberia (~42.8 mi), Delcambre (~50.8 mi), Grosse Tete (~50.9 mi), Rosedale (~53.1 mi), Erath (~53.5 mi), Broussard (~54.5 mi), Youngsville (~55.1 mi).

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Census & home facts

Morgan City data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

11,208

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$146,100

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$56,729

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$861

County FHFA annual change (2025)

3.73%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$247,250

Census place type

city

County

St. Martin Parish

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

5.98 sq mi

Census GEOID

2252040

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

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Common questions

Morgan City FAQ

What are houses worth in Morgan City, LA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Morgan City at $146,100. St. Mary Parish's current median listing price runs $204,725, up about 15.5% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Morgan City, LA?

For owner-occupied houses in Morgan City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $146,100. Active listing prices in St. Mary Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Morgan City, LA?

Morgan City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Mary 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 Morgan City, LA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Morgan City's population at approximately 11,208.

What's the median rent in Morgan City, LA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Morgan City at approximately $861 per month.

What is the median household income in Morgan City, LA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Morgan City at approximately $56,729.

Is the Morgan City housing market growing?

St. Mary Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -4.09% annual change in 2025.

Is Morgan City, LA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Morgan City's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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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