The median home value in Lake Charles, LA is $231,347. This is higher than the county median home value of $156,000. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Lake Charles, LA is $231,347. Approximately 46.06% of Lake Charles homes are owned, compared to 41.78% rented, while 12.16% are vacant. Lake Charles real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Lake Charles real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Lake Charles, Louisiana has a population of 75,194. Lake Charles is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.39% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29.61%.
The median household income in Lake Charles, Louisiana is $40,910. The median household income for the surrounding county is $48,219 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Lake Charles is 35 years.
The average high temperature in July is 91.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 40.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 62.2 inches per year, with 0.1 inches of snow per year.