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Market MapLouisianaDe Soto Parish

De Soto Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 26,821Shreveport, LA Metro
56
/100
Hold
#440 of 1,000 counties
#33 in Louisiana (64 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 11, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$183,440
Median Home Price
22% below national median
$10,892/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
56/100
56
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
47/100

Based on -0.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
75/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.6% YoY)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
26,821
Median Income
$49,807
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.7x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
  • −You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
West Carroll ParishLA
59$120,526Est. pending—HoldView
Orleans ParishLA
58$237,009$1,6238.22%HoldView
Allen ParishLA
58$121,750Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentDe Soto ParishLA
56$183,440Est. pending—Hold
Jackson ParishLA
54$111,674Est. pending—HoldView
Avoyelles ParishLA
54$125,762Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldDe Soto Parish is a neutral market.

De Soto Parish in Louisiana scores 56/100, ranking #440 of 1,000 US counties (top 58%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like De Soto Parish with stronger cash flow

  • Orleans Parish for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to De Soto Parish

  • Jackson Parish, lower entry price
  • West Carroll Parish, lower entry price
  • Allen Parish, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • De Soto Parish vs Jackson Parish for rentals
  • De Soto Parish vs Orleans Parish for rentals
  • De Soto Parish vs Avoyelles Parish for rentals
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