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Sulphur, LA—70665

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$239,000
1.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$88,300
29.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
101
10.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-2.5%
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
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Sulphur, LA

As of May '26, the median home price in Sulphur, LA is $239,000, 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 -2.5%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$239,0001.5%
Single Family $239,0001.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$226,0001.8%
    4 Bed
    		$262,0001.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    3.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    49.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    20.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.4%

    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.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,350$1,930
    Studio Rent N/AN/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 May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sulphur, LA is 101. This is a increase of 10.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$280,0008.0%
    Listing Count
    		62-12.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.8%-12.0%
    Days on Market
    		10110.0%
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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.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		12,90012.3%
    % 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

    MetricLatest Census5-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

    MetricZip 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 SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax 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

    Affordability — Sulphur, LA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$239,000
    Median Household Income$88,300

    Sulphur, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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