Market Intelligence Report — LA-020

Morgan City, LA

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

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

Median Listing

$181K
+5.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.18
+3.6% YoY

Active Inventory

133
-6.4% YoY

Median DOM

106 Days
+20.4% YoY

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The Morgan City market is currently categorized as Very Weak, with a pending ratio of 0.18, significantly below the threshold for more active demand absorption. This indicates that demand remains substantially outpaced by available inventory, despite a modest year-over-year increase in the pending ratio.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Morgan City market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 6.4% over the past year, while new listings saw a substantial 50.0% year-over-year decline. Despite fewer new listings, the median listing price experienced a 1.9% month-over-month decrease, though it remains 5.0% higher compared to the prior year. Median days on market extended by 20.4% year-over-year, reaching 106 days, reflecting slower absorption. The pending ratio saw a 3.6% year-over-year rise from a very low base.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$181K-1.9% MoM

Active Inventory

133-6.4% YoY

Days on Market

106+20.4% YoY

Sold Score™

24+3.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

24
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

With a pending ratio of 0.18, the pace of transactions is slow, placing considerable inventory pressure on properties. This environment necessitates price discipline from sellers, as properties are spending longer periods on the market. Negotiating leverage in this market configuration tilts away from a rapid sales cycle.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

133 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 16 per month.

Pricing Pressure
22.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +2.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +5.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.18

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

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Buyer Demand Index
18%
Median Days on Market
106 days
Inventory YoY
−6%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Morgan City, LA
CBSA Code
34020
State
LA

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