Ascension’s home sales are growing despite affordability pressures

Ascension Parish's housing market shows growth in home sales despite affordability challenges and high mortgage rates. May 2026 saw a 9.7% increase in closed sales and a 2.9% rise in pending sales, with year-to-date sales up 4.1%. The median sales price rose 2.7% to $308,000, while inventory and days on market increased. Trey Willard of The W Group notes a balanced market with high demand for homes under $400,000 and more supply at higher price points.