Is New Orleans, LA 70130 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
New Orleans is a buyer’s market. With about 8 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
More competitive than 1% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #155 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, 2% of homes in New Orleans, LA 70130 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 86 days and there were 8 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 69 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (1% then), homes sold faster (101 days then) and the median sale price fell 14% to $362,843. Overall, New Orleans is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Orleans Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, New Orleans ranks #155 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 6 out of 100).
Nearby, New Orleans 70125 (20% sold over asking) and New Orleans 70129 (19% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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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 8 months of supply in New Orleans, LA 70130 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 86 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in New Orleans sell over asking?
2% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 95.7% 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 $362,843 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $325 per square foot.
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