Is Sulphur, LA 70665 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Sulphur housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 3% of homes in Sulphur, LA 70665 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 64 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 41 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (100 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $242,425. Overall, Sulphur is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Calcasieu Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 58%. On our competition score, Sulphur ranks #95 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 23 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Starks 70661 (0% sold over asking) or Iowa 70647 (0% sold over asking), while Vinton 70668 (33% sold over asking) and Lake Charles 70611 (9% sold over asking) are even more competitive.