Median home value in zip code 70601 (Lake Charles, LA) is $108K, down 4.7% year over year. Part of the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$108,105

YoY Change

-4.7%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$21,621 on $108,105

Affordable — 14.3% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$896

P/I14.3%

Afford$211K

Room+$103K

P&I $547Tax $50Ins $300

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + LA ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

70601 is part of the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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