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Lake Charles, LA, Market Trends

  • There are 197 active listings and 5 new listings in Lake Charles, LA.
  • In Lake Charles, LA, homes sold for a median price of $260,000 in May 2026.
  • On average, properties in Lake Charles, LA sell after 166 days on the market compared to 41 days last year.
  • 183 homes were sold in Lake Charles, LA in May 2026, up from 11 last year.
  • Lake Charles, LA is part of the Calcasieu County R-1 School District, with 38 Elementary Schools, 22 Middle Schools, and 12 High Schools.
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Lake Charles Overview

Active Homes
197
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New Homes
5
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Open Houses
1
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Price Reduced
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Lake Charles, LA Market Trends & Statistics
last updated on June 7, 2026

Schools in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles, LA hosts 22 public schools with an average rating of 4 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 11 private and 4 charter schools.

School Districts
4
Elementary Schools
38
Middle Schools
22
High Schools
12
Prien Lake Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Dolby Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Barbe Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
Brentwood Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10
College Oaks Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Oak Park Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Pearl Watson Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Lake Charles Charter Academy
charter School, Grades PK, K-8
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
public School, Grades 3-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Combre/Fondel Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
charter School, Grades PK, K-8
GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10
Henry Heights Elementary School
public School, Grades PK, K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10

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Lake Charles, LA Property Insights

People

People

52% Female/Male
Avg Age is 38 Years Old
School

School

24% with College Degree
84% with High School Diploma
Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $56K
25% in Poverty
Elevation

Elevation

11.87 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

28.58%

Average Tree Covering
June Temperature

June Temperature

81° Fahrenheit

H: 89°F   L: 73°F
Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Moderate

Compared with the National Average
Rainfall

Rainfall

78 Inches

Lake Charles, LA Neighborhood Scores

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Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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