Market Intelligence Report — LA-740

Monroe, LA

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

Ref. No: 2026-LA-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$272K
+9.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.50
+16.2% YoY

Active Inventory

356
-27.1% YoY

Median DOM

62 Days
-8.9% YoY

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The Monroe, LA housing market is currently in an accelerated condition. The pending ratio stands at 0.50, demonstrating a substantial increase of 16.2% year-over-year, indicating robust demand absorption relative to available supply. Concurrently, active listings have contracted by 27.1% over the past year, further tightening market dynamics.

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

3.9%-0.8 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Aug 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

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

Population & Migration

222,390-0.3% 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 Monroe market right now.

Inventory levels continue to contract, with active listings down 27.1% and new listings down 14.5% year-over-year. This reduction in supply is met with sustained demand, as evidenced by the 16.2% year-over-year rise in the pending ratio to 0.50. Median listing prices have experienced a significant 9.0% year-over-year increase, reaching $272,450. The median days on market has also compressed by 8.9% over the past year, suggesting a quicker pace of transactions.

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Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$272K+0.9% MoM

Active Inventory

356-27.1% YoY

Days on Market

62-8.9% YoY

Sold Score™

70+16.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

70
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

The contracting inventory and rising pending ratio suggest an environment where properties are being absorbed at a faster pace. This sustained demand pressure and limited supply contribute to quicker sales cycles, potentially leading to less negotiating flexibility for prospective buyers. Sellers may find themselves in a position to exercise greater price discipline, given the reduced supply and elevated interest.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

356 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 130 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +4.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.50

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Monroe, LA? Homes here are taking 6 days less to sell than last year.

Monroe, LA is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
50%
Median Days on Market
62 days
Inventory YoY
−27%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Monroe, LA
CBSA Code
33740
State
LA

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