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CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.LouisianaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 40
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$246K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+0.3%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
457
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$270K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.18,051
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$270K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,842 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1984
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.88%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.44%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.6%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.87%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.7.0%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.57%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.5 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Saint Charles compares

By median home value, Saint Charles is the 5th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana, and its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Louisiana.

Home values in Saint Charles

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$90K$603K
counties in Louisiana ranked by median home value
#LouisianaMedian valueHomes
1Plaquemines Parish$338K8,951
2West Feliciana Parish$329K4,210
3Saint Tammany$277K102,397
4Ascension Parish$276K46,904
5Saint Charles$270K18,051
6Richland Parish$251K7,850
7Cameron Parish$250K2,936
8Orleans Parish$243K120,623
9West Baton Rouge Parish$237K9,275
10Bossier Parish$229K46,552
11Lafayette Parish$228K89,198
12Livingston Parish$227K52,394
13East Baton Rouge Parish$220K154,089
14Jefferson Parish$217K142,668
15Lincoln Parish$214K15,506
16Tangipahoa Parish$214K47,005
17Beauregard Parish$192K13,910
18Lafourche Parish$175K36,129
19Calcasieu Parish$174K69,848
20Saint James$173K7,811
21Ouachita Parish$171K56,629
22Franklin Parish$170K8,565
23St John The Baptist$168K16,010
24Sabine Parish$165K13,581

64 counties in Louisiana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Saint Charles, most valuable first

About the Saint Charles market

What is the median home price in Saint Charles, LA?

The median sale price in Saint Charles, LA is $246,000 (data through October 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 0.3% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Saint Charles, LA each year?

457 homes sold in Saint Charles, LA over the last 12 months (data through October 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Saint Charles, LA a buyer's or seller's market?

Saint Charles, LA is currently a balanced market, scoring 40 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through October 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Saint Charles, LA?

Saint Charles, LA contains 18,051 residential properties, with a median of 1,842 square feet, built around 1984. The median TopHap Estimate is $270K.

How does Saint Charles, LA compare to the rest of Louisiana?

By median home value, Saint Charles, LA is the 5th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana. Its typical home is worth more than 72% of all homes in Louisiana. Ascension Parish ranks just above it and Richland Parish just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Saint Charles, LA?

87% of homes in Saint Charles, LA are owner-occupied. 7% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Saint Charles, LA hold?

44% of mortgaged homes in Saint Charles, LA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.6% owe more than the home is worth.

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