Market Intelligence Report — LA-380

Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-LA-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$237K
+5.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.23
+2.7% YoY

Active Inventory

775
-13.0% YoY

Median DOM

97 Days
-3.5% YoY

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The Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux metro area is currently characterized as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.23, indicating substantial oversupply relative to demand. This low absorption rate aligns with a significant contraction in new listings, which are down 20.0% year-over-year, suggesting caution among sellers.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.8%-0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

199,668+0.0% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 13.0% over the past year, alongside a 20.0% reduction in new listings, yet overall supply remains elevated relative to buyer activity. The median listing price has increased by 5.1% year-over-year, despite a month-over-month decline of 4.3% in the most recent period. The median days on market has seen a modest year-over-year decrease of 3.5%, while the share of price reductions has incrementally risen by 1.3% over the past year, reflecting some price adjustments.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$237K-4.3% MoM

Active Inventory

775-13.0% YoY

Days on Market

97-3.5% YoY

Sold Score™

37+2.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

37
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.23, buyer demand is severely lagging available inventory, placing significant pressure on pricing and transaction pace. The elevated inventory levels suggest that properties are taking longer to move, and price discipline will be crucial for sellers aiming to secure a transaction. Negotiating leverage rests firmly with buyers, who benefit from a broad selection and less urgent market dynamics.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

775 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 160 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.23

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
23%
Median Days on Market
97 days
Inventory YoY
−13%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA
CBSA Code
26380
State
LA

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