Is New Orleans, LA 70124 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Seller’s market 3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

New Orleans is a seller’s market. With about 3.5 months of supply and 13% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.

Competition score30/ 100

More competitive than 26% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #70 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 supply3.5Under 4 months = seller’s market
Sold above original list13.3%Share of sales, last 3 months
Median sale-to-list96.6%Sold price ÷ list price
Median days on market54Listing to accepted offer
Median price per sq ft$257▲ +3.4% vs. last year

The New Orleans housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in New Orleans, LA 70124 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 54 days and there were 3.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 108 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 5%, homes sold faster (63 days then) and the median sale price rose 8% to $574,751. Overall, New Orleans is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Orleans Parish, homes here sell faster than in 88% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, New Orleans ranks #70 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 30 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at New Orleans 70128 (0% sold over asking) or New Orleans 70112 (0% sold over asking), while New Orleans 70125 (20% sold over asking) and New Orleans 70129 (19% sold over asking) are even more competitive.

Nearby markets

New Orleans 70112Buyer’s market $408 /sq ftNew Orleans 70113Buyer’s market $141 /sq ftNew Orleans 70114Buyer’s market $150 /sq ftNew Orleans 70115Seller’s market $342 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about New Orleans real estate

Is New Orleans a buyer’s or seller’s market?

A seller’s market: there were 3.5 months of supply in New Orleans, LA 70124 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 New Orleans?

The typical home went under contract in 54 days in the latest three months.

Do homes in New Orleans sell over asking?

13% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 96.6% of the list price.

What are property taxes in New Orleans?

About 0.83% of a home’s value a year in Orleans Parish, or roughly $3,320 on a $400,000 home.

What is the median home price in New Orleans?

The median sale price was $574,751 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $257 per square foot.

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