Is Hayes, LA 70646 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hayes is a buyer’s market. With about 6.4 months of supply, buyers usually have more time and more room to negotiate on price and terms.
The Hayes housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hayes, LA 70646 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 306 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 1 sale, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (0% then), homes sold more slowly (119 days then) and the median sale price rose 18% to $224,803. Overall, Hayes is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Calcasieu Parish, homes here sell more slowly, and less often over asking, than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, Vinton 70668 (33% sold over asking) and Lake Charles 70611 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Dequincy 70633Seller’s market $132 /sq ftIowa 70647Seller’s market $144 /sq ftLake Charles 70601Balanced $98 /sq ftLake Charles 70605Seller’s market $142 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Hayes is
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Questions about Hayes real estate
Is Hayes a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A buyer’s market: there were 6.4 months of supply in Hayes, LA 70646 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 Hayes?
The typical home went under contract in 306 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hayes sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price.
What are property taxes in Hayes?
About 0.45% of a home’s value a year in Calcasieu Parish, or roughly $1,800 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hayes?
The median sale price was $224,803 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $159 per square foot.
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