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Opelousas, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Opelousas, LA (St. Landry Parish) — Census median home value $113,000, county listing prices up about 9.1% over the past year. Market data for Opelousas houses and the broader area.
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Opelousas, LA is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in Opelousas and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 15,662, with a median household income of $36,260. Census data puts Opelousas houses at a median value of $113,000 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Landry Parish's current median listing price runs $209,375, up about 9.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Opelousas housing market
Opelousas is in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Opelousas and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$113,000
Population (Census ACS)
15,662
Median household income
$36,260
County price trend (2025)
6.14% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Opelousas market snapshot
Population
15,662
County
St. Landry Parish
Median Household Income
$36,260
Median Home Value (city)
$113,000
Median Listing Price (St. Landry Parish)
$209,375
Median Gross Rent
$734/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.1%
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What makes Opelousas different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Opelousas's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $113,000. Separately, St. Landry Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $209,375. 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. Landry Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 6.14% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Opelousas has an estimated population of 15,662 and a median household income of $36,260, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Opelousas's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% 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: St. Landry Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Opelousas.
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Nearby communities include Lawtell, Washington, Leonville, Grand Coteau, Port Barre, Sunset, Arnaudville, Cankton, Lebeau, Palmetto, Krotz Springs, Morrow, Melville.
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Cankton market data
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Lebeau market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Chataignier (~14.3 mi), Carencro (~14.9 mi), Ville Platte (~16.2 mi), Ossun (~16.8 mi), Cecilia (~19.1 mi), Scott (~19.7 mi), Breaux Bridge (~19.7 mi), Mamou (~21.4 mi), Henderson (~21.9 mi), Lafayette (~22.3 mi), Reddell (~22.8 mi), Parks (~26.1 mi), Pine Prairie (~26.9 mi), Broussard (~27.8 mi), Fordoche (~28.0 mi), Milton (~28.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Opelousas data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
15,662
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$113,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$36,260
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$734
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.14%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$209,375
Census place type
city
County
St. Landry Parish
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.67 sq mi
Census GEOID
2258045
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Crowne Parc ↗
D.R. Horton · Opelousas, Louisiana · ~3.0 mi · from $172,000
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D.R. Horton · Sunset, Louisiana · ~8.5 mi · from $210,000
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Manuel Builders · Carencro, Louisiana · ~14.9 mi
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Manuel Builders · Carencro, Louisiana · ~14.9 mi
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Common questions
Opelousas FAQ
What are houses worth in Opelousas, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Opelousas at $113,000. St. Landry Parish's current median listing price runs $209,375, up about 9.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Opelousas, LA?
For owner-occupied houses in Opelousas, Census ACS data shows a median value of $113,000. Active listing prices in St. Landry Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Opelousas, LA?
Opelousas houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Landry 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 Opelousas, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Opelousas's population at approximately 15,662.
What's the median rent in Opelousas, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Opelousas at approximately $734 per month.
What is the median household income in Opelousas, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Opelousas at approximately $36,260.
Is the Opelousas housing market growing?
St. Landry Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 6.14% annual change in 2025.
Is Opelousas, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Opelousas's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% 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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