Morgan City, LA 70380 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Morgan City, LA—70380

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$130,000

11.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$54,500

42.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

101

64.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-5.4%

Median Rent

$1,200

5.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,500

8.6% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Morgan City, LA

As of May '26, the median home price in Morgan City, LA is $130,000, with a year-over-year change of -11.4%. This indicates that home prices in Morgan City, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -5.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$130,000	-11.4%
Single Family	$130,000	-10.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Morgan City, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Morgan City, LA is $1,340, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Morgan City, LA is 2-bedrooms: $1,200, 3-bedrooms: $1,390. The most common rental property sizes in Morgan City, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 36.9% and 33.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,200	$1,340
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200
3 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,390
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.7%

1 Bedroom

19.8%

2 Bedrooms

33.9%

3 Bedrooms

36.9%

4 Bedrooms

4.7%

Property Listings — Morgan City, LA

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Morgan City, LA is 101. This is a increase of 64.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$182,000	10.0%
Listing Count	65	-4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-4.0%
Days on Market	101	64.0%

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Demographics — Morgan City, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Morgan City, LA has a population of 21,000, which has remained stable by 0.7% over the past 5 years. Morgan City, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	21,000	0.7%
% Under 18	24.7%	1.6%
% Seniors	18.0%	17.6%
% WFH	4.9%	81.5%
% w/ College Degree	12.7%	38.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Morgan City, LA is a predominantly white area, with 65.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 2.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Morgan City, LA is hispanic, making up 15.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.4% of the population in Morgan City, LA, and this percentage has increased by 30.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	65.1%	2.4%
% Black	12.4%	-31.5%
% Hispanic	15.0%	12.8%
% Asian	2.6%	100.0%
% Foreign Born	9.4%	30.6%

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Mortgage and Risk — Morgan City, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 204 mortgage originations in Morgan City, LA, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Morgan City, LA. Investor activity is low, as 13.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	204
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	13.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Morgan City, LA

Morgan City, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	442
Total Units Section 8	149
% Rentals under Section 8	6.6%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$830
2 Bedroom	-$180	$1,200	$1,020
3 Bedroom	-$170	$1,500	$1,330
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,640

Morgan City, LA—70380

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Morgan City, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Morgan City, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Morgan City, LA

Demographics — Morgan City, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Morgan City, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Morgan City, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Morgan City, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Morgan City, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.5
Median Home Price	$130,000
Median Household Income	$54,500

Morgan City, LA—70380

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Morgan City, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Morgan City, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Morgan City, LA

Demographics — Morgan City, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Morgan City, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Morgan City, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Morgan City, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Morgan City, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Amelia

Berwick, LA

Labadieville, LA

Donner, LA

Oak Forest, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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