Sulphur, LA 70665 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sulphur, LA—70665

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$231,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$88,300

29.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

114

3.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.7%

Median Rent

$1,350

19.9% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,350

74.2% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,200

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

34.7% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Sulphur, LA

70663

Home Price Trends — Sulphur, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sulphur, LA is $231,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Sulphur, LA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$231,000	1.5%
Single Family	$231,000	2.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sulphur, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sulphur, LA is $1,930, with a year-over-year rent change of 19.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sulphur, LA is 1-bedrooms: $1,350, 2-bedrooms: $1,200, 3-bedrooms: $1,980, 4-bedrooms: $2,800. The most common rental property sizes in Sulphur, LA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 68.1% and 25.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,350	$1,930
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,350
2 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,200
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,980
4 Bed Rent	$2,800	$2,800

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

5.1%

2 Bedrooms

68.1%

3 Bedrooms

25.2%

4 Bedrooms

1.5%

Property Listings — Sulphur, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sulphur, LA is 93. This is a decrease of -21.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 6.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$269,000	7.0%
Listing Count	62	10.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	10.0%
Days on Market	114	3.0%

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Demographics — Sulphur, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sulphur, LA has a population of 12,900, which has increased by 12.3% over the past 5 years. Sulphur, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 30.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.7% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	12,900	12.3%
% Under 18	30.1%	4.5%
% Seniors	12.9%	5.7%
% WFH	3.7%	94.7%
% w/ College Degree	22.6%	4.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sulphur, LA is a predominantly white area, with 87.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sulphur, LA is hispanic, making up 5.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Sulphur, LA, and this percentage has increased by 166.7% 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	87.5%	-1.6%
% Black	2.9%	-58.6%
% Hispanic	5.9%	68.6%
% Asian	0.6%	500.0%
% Foreign Born	3.2%	166.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sulphur, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 155 mortgage originations in Sulphur, LA, of which 67.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 41.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sulphur, LA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	155
% Conventional Loans	67.0%
% Government Loans	33.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sulphur, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sulphur, LA under the Section 8 program is 7.6%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Sulphur, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	63
Total Units Section 8	63
% Rentals under Section 8	7.6%
% Occupied Section 8	54.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$220	$1,350	$1,130
2 Bedroom	$270	$1,200	$1,470
3 Bedroom	-$120	$1,900	$1,780
4 Bedroom	-$850	$2,800	$1,950

Sulphur, LA—70665

Key Metrics at a Glance

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Home Price Trends — Sulphur, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sulphur, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sulphur, LA

Demographics — Sulphur, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sulphur, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sulphur, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sulphur, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sulphur, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$231,000
Median Household Income	$88,300

Sulphur, LA—70665

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sulphur, LA

Home Price Trends — Sulphur, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sulphur, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sulphur, LA

Demographics — Sulphur, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sulphur, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sulphur, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sulphur, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sulphur, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Sulphur, LA

Vinton, LA

Hackberry, LA

Lake Charles, LA

Westlake, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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