Is Metairie, LA 70005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Balanced 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Metairie is a balanced market. With about 4.8 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Competition score13/ 100

More competitive than 6% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #139 of 160 in the state.

Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown

Months of supply4.8Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list5.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list95.8%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market69Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$249▲ +3.3% vs. last year

The Metairie housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 5% of homes in Metairie, LA 70005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 69 days and there were 4.8 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 78 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (5% then), homes sold about as fast and the median sale price rose 6% to $463,987. Overall, Metairie is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Jefferson Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 73% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Metairie ranks #139 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 13 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Grand Isle 70358 (0% sold over asking) or Lafitte 70067 (0% sold over asking), while Westwego 70094 (19% sold over asking) and Harvey 70058 (14% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

Barataria 70036Buyer’s market $151 /sq ftGrand Isle 70358Buyer’s market $169 /sq ftGretna 70053Balanced $148 /sq ftGretna 70056Balanced $137 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Metairie real estate

Is Metairie a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A balanced market: there were 4.8 months of supply in Metairie, LA 70005 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.

How fast do homes sell in Metairie?

The typical home went under contract in 69 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in Metairie sell over asking?

5% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.8% of the list price.

What are property taxes in Metairie?

About 0.52% of a home’s value a year in Jefferson Parish, or roughly $2,080 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in Metairie?

The median sale price was $463,987 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $249 per square foot.

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