Is Metairie, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Metairie is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since April 2023

At the same time last year, Metairie was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Metairie is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Metairie, LA

How much do homes in Metairie, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$314,290

$178/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$8,536(+2.8%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Metairie have sold for 2.8% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Metairie was $314,290 in April 2024, up 2.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $178.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $106K$104K
-1.9%
2 $190K$177.5K
-6.6%
3 $299.4K$291K
-2.8%
4 $402K$405K
+0.7%
5+ $605K$512.4K
-15.3%

Summary: Metairie housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.8%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 0.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 15.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Kenner
+6.8%
Kenner
+6.0%
Metairie
+2.8%
New Orleans
-3.2%

Housing Supply in Metairie, LA

How many homes are available in Metairie, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
653720+10.3%

Summary: The Metairie real estate market had 720 homes for sale in April 2024, a 10.3% increase compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 3040
+33.3%
2 7164
-9.9%
3 310323
+4.2%
4 175207
+18.3%
5+ 6786
+28.4%

Summary: The Metairie housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 33.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 9.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 18.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 28.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
123119-3.3%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

84 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

21 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

14 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Metairie, you may be able to get a good deal. 70.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 119 homes were sold or pending in Metairie in April 2024, down by 3.3% month-over-month. Of the 119 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 12% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Metairie, LA

How long does it take to sell a home in Metairie, LA?

Average Sale Time

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
47 Days54 Days+14.2%

Summary: Homes in Metairie had an average of 54 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 14.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

63 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

29 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

27 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Metairie are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During April 2024, 119 homes were sold in Metairie; 53% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

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