Is Rayne, LA 70578 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Rayne is a balanced market. With about 5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 35% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #41 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 Rayne housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Rayne, LA 70578 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 42 days and there were 5 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 24 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (58 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $182,921. Overall, Rayne is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Acadia Parish, homes here sell faster than in 86% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Rayne ranks #41 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 36 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Eunice 70535 (0% sold over asking) or Egan 70531 (0% sold over asking), while Iota 70543 (20% sold over asking) is even more competitive.
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Questions about Rayne real estate
Is Rayne a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5 months of supply in Rayne, LA 70578 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 Rayne?
The typical home went under contract in 42 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Rayne sell over asking?
17% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.9% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Rayne?
About 0.31% of a home’s value a year in Acadia Parish, or roughly $1,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Rayne?
The median sale price was $182,921 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $127 per square foot.
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