Median home value in zip code 71006 (Benton, LA) is $342K, up 2.2% year over year. Part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$342,487

YoY Change

+2.2%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$68,497 on $342,487

Stretch — 35% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,189

P/I35%

Afford$274K

Gap-$69K

P&I $1,732Tax $157Ins $300

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

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Metro Analysis

71006 is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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