Median home value in zip code 70605 (Lake Charles, LA) is $268K, up 3.9% year over year. Part of the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$267,573

YoY Change

+3.9%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$53,515 on $267,573

Stretch — 28.4% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,776

P/I28.4%

Afford$264K

Gap-$4K

P&I $1,353Tax $123Ins $300

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

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Metro Analysis

70605 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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