On northern Louisiana’s border with Texas, and on the east bank of the Sabine River, the small, rural town of Logansport is home to just 1,340 people, according to the 2020 census — and most lifelong residents are members of families who've lived here for generations. “Most people who move to Logansport have family who live there,” says area native Cindy Taylor, a broker and owner at T &T Realty, LLC. “A lot of people born and raised in Logansport don’t ever move away, and their children will live in their house when they pass it on to them. Usually, if someone's buying a home in Logansport, they already live there and are moving to a different house, or they lived there when they were young, moved away for a while and are now moving back to be closer to family and friends.”
Despite its small population, Logansport has been working to establish itself as a presence in its own right — not just a place that people pass through on their way to somewhere else. “It’s definitely well outside the hustle and bustle of city life, but it's a very quiet, quaint little town with a really neat downtown area on the Sabine River that the chamber of commerce promotes with different events,” says area resident Jodi Fountain, owner and broker at Town & Country Real Estate. “The oil and gas industry is also very strong in the Logansport area, and of course, with that comes employment opportunities.”
Logansport
Located in De Soto County
Multi-generational homes
Buyers will generally find manufactured, traditional midcentury ranch-style homes or bungalows here, but there are also some French-Creole-influenced homes built prior to 1900. “There are lots of very large, old homes with tall ceilings and big front porches in Logansport,” Fountain says, “but there are also some new builds. It's kind of broken up into two areas, with the historical part being more downtown, and the new, developing subdivisions being more on the outskirts. Across the board, you're looking in the $175,000 to $200,000 range here,” though fixer-uppers can be found for less.
Due to the rural landscape of Logansport, many homes here sit on large lots, some with substantial acreage; there are also many open lots available for sale, should buyers prefer to build a home of their own. According to Taylor, many people buy and hold onto property in Logansport for years, not just to pass on to their children and grandchildren, but also as a way of making passive income from mineral rights due to the area’s abundance of oil and gas.
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Riverfront beauty at Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park and Garret Park
Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park in Logansport offers fishing opportunities and scenic views of the Sabine River, with a paved walking trail, a playground and a splash pad for kids. There's also a large outdoor riverfront stage for concert performances. Locals can launch their boats from Garret Park, where there are also several covered picnic areas.
Local dining options with grocery shopping in nearby Mansfield
Logansport residents can do their grocery shopping at Walmart or Brookshire’s in Mansfield, roughly 20 miles northeast. Local restaurants include Big Zach’s Place, popular for its wide array of seafood and Southern comfort cuisine; the unassuming Crawfish Shack, a staple for both fried and boiled seafood as well as a large selection of homemade snow cones; and Mayte’s Mexican, which offers classic south-of-the-border favorites. There are several chain eateries in the neighborhood, too, like Arby's, Dairy Queen and Dunkin.
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Learning for students in all grade levels Logansport High
Students in Logansport can attend the B-minus-rated Logansport High in DeSoto Parish School District from pre-kindergarten through graduation; the average student-teacher ratio per grade is 15:1. A 2022 finalist for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's Founder's Award, Logansport High features a strict dress code; girls' and boys' basketball teams (go, Tigers!); and a Type III Early Learning Center that works with the State of Louisiana to provide affordable childcare.
Annual community events
Annually in March, Logansport attracts anglers from all over when it hosts the Barber Sand Bass Tournament with a jackpot prize for the two-person first-place team. River City Fest takes place annually in May at Dennis Freeman Memorial River Park with a parade and a carnival with rides and games, as well as live music on the main stage, vendor booths, a car show and a pageant. Partnering with Louisiana's Holiday Trail of Lights, the Logansport Christmas Festival kicks off the Saturday before Thanksgiving with a parade, fireworks and visits with Santa. The lights stay on nightly through the new year, so residents can drive or walk through this winter wonderland all season long.
Commuter access to east Texas and Shreveport
U.S. Highway 84 and Louisiana Highway 5 run directly through Logansport, providing commuters with direct and connecting access to hubs in Louisiana and the South. According to Fountain, most residents who don’t work in the oil and gas industry commute outside of Logansport for work. “It’s a main thoroughfare that leads you from the Texas-Louisiana border to Shreveport or to East Texas, where most people work in the bigger industries and businesses there,” Fountain says.
The Shreveport Regional Airport is roughly 40 miles north, serving destinations that include Dallas/Fort Worth, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles and Charlotte. For specialized and emergency medicine, DeSoto Regional Health System is roughly 20 miles northeast in Mansfield.
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Lauren Schott
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Marilyn Michel
Marilyn Michel
Responds QuicklyPelican Realty Advisors
(318) 666-4793
91 Total Sales
1 in Logansport
$56,000 Price
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Hayli Cagle
Hayli Cagle
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty-Tyler
(318) 754-0193
332 Total Sales
8 in Logansport
$27K - $235K Price Range
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Jodi Fountain
Jodi Fountain
Town & Country Real Estate
(936) 284-4230
80 Total Sales
14 in Logansport
$18K - $595K Price Range
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Sonya Stutts
Sonya Stutts
T & T Realty LLC
(318) 754-0496
45 Total Sales
7 in Logansport
$20K - $173K Price Range
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Cindy Taylor
Cindy Taylor
T & T Realty LLC
(318) 545-1668
103 Total Sales
4 in Logansport
$50K - $140K Price Range
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Scott Friestad
Scott Friestad
Friestad Realty
(318) 666-8838
319 Total Sales
3 in Logansport
$62K - $179K Price Range
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Logansport Housing Trends
On average, homes in Logansport, LA sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Logansport, LA over the last 12 months is $155,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$169,750
Median Sale Price
$155,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$157,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$91
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Months of Supply
12.00
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Logansport Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,132
Median Age
39
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,217
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$75,027
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.5%
College Graduates
9.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
% Population in Labor Force
50.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 100
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