Median home value in zip code 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA) is $82K, down 13.6% year over year. Part of the Monroe, LA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$81,750

YoY Change

-13.6%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$16,350 on $81,750

Affordable — 12% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$751

P/I12%

Afford$190K

Room+$109K

P&I $413Tax $37Ins $300

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

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Metro Analysis

71261 is part of the Monroe, LA metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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