Is New Orleans, LA 70129 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
New Orleans is a buyer’s market. With about 7 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 30% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #53 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
The New Orleans housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 19% of homes in New Orleans, LA 70129 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 145 days and there were 7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 16 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold more slowly (44 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $170,676. Overall, New Orleans is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Orleans Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 94%. On our competition score, New Orleans ranks #53 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 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).
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Questions about New Orleans real estate
Is New Orleans a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 7 months of supply in New Orleans, LA 70129 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 145 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in New Orleans sell over asking?
19% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.6% 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 $170,676 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $106 per square foot.
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