Is Benton, LA 71006 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Benton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Benton, LA 71006 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 49 days and there were 3.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 71 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 7%, homes sold faster (54 days then) and the median sale price rose 5% to $381,835. Overall, Benton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Bossier Parish, homes here sell more slowly than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Benton ranks #50 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 33 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Plain Dealing 71064 (0% sold over asking) or Bossier City 71111 (5% sold over asking), while Elm Grove 71051 (40% sold over asking) is even more competitive.