Is Scott, LA 70583 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Scott housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Scott, LA 70583 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 119 days and there were 7.6 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 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 4%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $256,336. Overall, Scott is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Lafayette Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell more often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Scott ranks #128 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 16 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Carencro 70520 (5% sold over asking) or Lafayette 70501 (5% sold over asking), while Broussard 70518 (16% sold over asking) is even more competitive.