Is West Monroe, LA 71291 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
West Monroe is a seller’s market. With about 1.3 months of supply and 12% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #2 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 West Monroe housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in West Monroe, LA 71291 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 21 days and there were 1.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 100 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 9%, homes sold faster (36 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $264,885. Overall, West Monroe is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Ouachita Parish, homes here sell faster than in 80% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, West Monroe ranks #2 of 160 LA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 58 out of 100).
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Calhoun 71225 (4% sold over asking) or West Monroe 71292 (5% sold over asking).
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Questions about West Monroe real estate
Is West Monroe a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.3 months of supply in West Monroe, LA 71291 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 West Monroe?
The typical home went under contract in 21 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in West Monroe sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 99.0% of the list price.
What are property taxes in West Monroe?
About 0.54% of a home’s value a year in Ouachita Parish, or roughly $2,160 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in West Monroe?
The median sale price was $264,885 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $144 per square foot.
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