The median home in Opelousas, Louisiana is valued at $127,501, down 10.0% year over year. Typical monthly rent is $825, producing a price-to-rent ratio of 12.9x — below the national average of 18x. Opelousas is part of the Opelousas, LA metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$127,501

-10.0%

Rent$825/mo

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$25,500 on $127,501

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Affordable16% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,003

P/I16%

Afford$222K

Room+$95K

P&I $645Tax $58Ins $300

Renting $178/mo cheaper ($825 rent)6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + LA ins. 28% per HUD.

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