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Calcasieu
Louisiana

211K

Population

$64K

Median Income

$193K

Median Home

R+35

Politics

Economy

Median Income$64K
This county
$75K national

Housing

Median Home Value$198K
This county
$215K state avg
$303K national
Median Sale Price$221K
This county
$303K national
Market Rent (ZORI)$1162/mo
This county
$1100/mo state avg
$1400/mo national
Property Tax Rate0.45%
This county
0.53% state avg
1.10% national

Annual tax on median home: $886

Market Activity

Sale-to-List RatioBuyers market — homes selling below list
96.1%
Listings with Price CutsLow — market moving fast
20.3%
Sold Above List Price
11.6%
Median Days to Close
33 days
Active Listings
711
New Listings / Month
138

Source: Zillow Research · Updated monthly

Quality of Life

SunshineLess sunny

Safety & Education

Average4.0 / 1,000

This county has a near-average violent crime rate. Violent crime rate: 4.0 per 1,000 residents (national avg ~4.0).

Education attainment: 31% of residents with a high school diploma also hold a 4-year degree.

Politics

R+35

2024 Presidential · Louisiana was R+20 statewide

vs Louisiana State

Income tax
3%Same (state law)
Property tax
0.45%0.53% state avg
Politics
R+35R+20
COL Index
County data91 (state)

Real Estate

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Median home value: $193K

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Local News — Calcasieu

KPLC 7 News · 3 days ago

Authorities investigating possible drowning near Oberlin, Allen Parish Sheriff says

OBERLIN, La. (KPLC) - Authorities are investigating a possible drowning near Oberlin, Allen Parish S

KPLC 7 News · 1 day ago

Lake Charles family files federal lawsuit after deputy shoots and kills dog in their yard

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles family is taking the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office to

KPLC 7 News · 2 days ago

Starks woman killed in deadly Vinton crash

According to investigators, a Mazda CX-5 was traveling east on Niblett Bluff Road and approached La.

KPLC 7 News · 2 days ago

SWLA Arrest Report - May 16, 2026

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Calcasieu Correctional Center booking report for May 16, 2026. Jonah Matt

Gator 99.5 · 17 hours ago

Vinyl Records Are Taking Over Lake Charles Again

KNGT | Lake Charles, LA — There was a time when people thought records were gone forever. Everything

Gator 99.5 · 16 hours ago

He’s Back: Matt Mathews Bringing ‘Not What I Ordered’ Tour to Lake Charles in 2026

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