Median home value in zip code 70661 (Starks, LA) is $128,438, up 0.1% year over year. Part of the Lake Charles, LA metropolitan area.

Home Value$128,438

YoY Change

+0.1%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$25,688 on $128,438

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Affordable16.1% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$1,008

P/I16.1%

Afford$223K

Room+$95K

P&I $649Tax $59Ins $300

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

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