SWLA Areas

Dollar value for Lake Charles housing goes a long way in our fast-growing region. Home buyers relocating to Southwest Louisiana from other markets discover they can purchase more square footage for less than in other metropolitan areas. Home and property values for neighborhoods within the Lake Charles area have remained consistent, and steady growth continues as the region attracts new businesses.

Community profiles referenced are Lake Charles neighborhoods that are identified to be within Lake Charles, LA City limits or nearby within Calcasieu Parish.

Lake Charles Planned Communities

Graywood, located in South Lake Charles, is the first planned community in Lake Charles, Louisiana. It consists of several neighborhood sections, some with views of the Graywood 18-hole, award winning golf course. Each neighborhood has unique design, all with Southern French Country charm incorporating wrought iron, copper, porches and sidewalks throughout the subdivisions …Details

Morganfield   located in Southeast  Lake Charles is another planned community currently expanding with new  construction, Nearby are Parish Ball Fields and Charter Schools Details.

Southeast Lake Charles is generally considered to be East area of Lake Charles past the McNeese State University area.  Beau Blanc is a newer Subdivision located in SE Lake Charles.

South Lake Charles is generally considered to be any area South of I-210 The convenience of Access to I-210 makes an easy drive to local industries,Lafayette, Beaumont, and Houston.  There are several established well known subdivisions with colonial and french country home designs…Details

Central Lake Charles Historical 

North of I-210  is Central Lake Charles  and the downtown area  where ,you will find the historical areas of Charpentier, Garden District and  Margaret Place.   Historical home styles are Victorian and cottage/bungalows many of which have been upgraded and remodeled with modern amenities.  Details

Moss Bluff

Considered a suburb, located just north of Lake Charles, Moss Bluff is situated along the Calcasieu River and Hwy 171 … Details

Sulphur

The City of Sulphur, LA offers several advantages, including easy access to local industry and interstate highway…  Details

Westlake

Heading “West” from Lake Charles, Louisiana Westlake is a small Louisiana community but it boasts a new public 18 hole 72 Par Golf Course Many residents like the access to the water with homes on the West Fork River, ,….  Details