Fort Polk South, LA—71459
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Fort Polk South, LA
As of Aug '25, the median home price in Fort Polk South, LA is NA, with a year-over-year change of NA. This indicates that home prices in Fort Polk South, LA are insufficient data to determine a trend. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is NA, suggesting an uncertain housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | N/A | N/A |
3 Bed | N/A | N/A |
4 Bed | N/A | N/A |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
Rental Trends — Fort Polk South, LA
As of Jul '25, the average rent in Fort Polk South, LA is $996, with a year-over-year rent change of 7.8%. 4-bedroom units average $996 (NA)
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $996 | $996 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 2 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 3 Bed Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 4 Bed Rent | $996 | $996 |
Property Listings — Fort Polk South, LA
As of Aug '25 and according to Realtor.com, the median days on market for a home in Fort Polk South, LA is NA. This is an insufficient data of NA from last year. This indicates that homes are sitting on the market insufficient data to determine a trend than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is NA. This is an unknown percentage of inventory, suggesting unknown supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | N/A | N/A |
Listing Count | N/A | N/A |
| Listings as % of Homes | N/A | N/A |
Days on Market | N/A | N/A |
Demographics — Fort Polk South, LA
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 10,100 | -13.4% |
% Under 18 | 30.1% | -2.9% |
| % Under 5 | N/A | N/A |
% Seniors | 0.8% | 700.0% |
% WFH | 11.8% | 174.4% |
% w/ College Degree | 25.9% | 28.2% |
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 51.2% | -5.4% |
% Black | 16.9% | -18.0% |
% Hispanic | 22.7% | 19.5% |
% Asian | 2.2% | -15.4% |
% Foreign Born | 6.0% | -11.8% |
Mortgage and Risk — Fort Polk South, LA
According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as of 2023, the number of mortgages originated in Fort Polk South, LA in that year was 5. 60.0% of all primary home loans were conventional, the remainder were government-backed loans, such as FHA loans. The average loan-to-value for all loans was 63.0%. Of those, 40.0% were >90% loan to value. This is considered very high, suggesting that mortgage risk is large in Fort Polk South, LA. Investor activity in Fort Polk South, LA is high, as 20.0% of all loans are originated by investors. In 2023, 0.0% of all loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are actively tapping their home's equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Metro Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 5 | N/A | N/A |
% Conventional Loans | 60.0% | N/A | N/A |
% Government Loans | 40.0% | N/A | N/A |
% Investor Loans | 20.0% | N/A | N/A |
% Second Loans | 0.0% | N/A | N/A |
% Cash Out Refinance | 0.0% | N/A | N/A |
Rentals and Section 8 — Fort Polk South, LA
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fort Polk South, LA under the Section 8 program is NA. This is considered unknown, suggesting that the neighborhood is unknown composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays homeowners more than the average rental market rate for various home sizes. For each bedroom size, the average difference between HUD payments and market rents is shown in the table below.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | N/A |
Total Units Section 8 | N/A |
% Rentals under Section 8 | N/A |
% Occupied Section 8 | N/A |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $950 |
| 2 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,240 |
| 3 Bedroom | N/A | N/A | $1,590 |
| 4 Bedroom | $714 | $996 | $1,710 |
Affordability — Fort Polk South, LA
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Metro Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Median Home Price | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Median Household Income | $56,800 | N/A | N/A |