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Lafayette, Louisiana is the economic, cultural and entertainment center of Acadiana - the eight-parish (county) region includes Lafayette, Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion parishes. Known for its unique culture and mixture of tradition and progress, Lafayette also has the distinction of historically being the fastest growing city in the state of Louisiana. Lafayette, LA has a rich French heritage, as well as Spanish, American Indian and African influences, so the city enjoys a colorful cultural mix. Lafayette is a major player in the worldwide oil and natural gas industry, as well as having thriving manufacturing, agriculture, health care, restaurant, retail, tourism and real estate industries. The people of Acadiana traditionally work hard, but also appreciate and place an emphasis on the distinct culture of the region. To borrow a French phrase, the residents of Lafayette have a certain “joie de vivre”, or love of life. The calendar is full of spring and fall festivals that feature Cajun and Zydeco music, renowned artists, the distinct foods and flavors of this region and much more. Lafayette is also home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the only Doctoral II institution in the state. The University brings a rich mixture of researchers and scholars to the area, which keeps Lafayette on the forefront of academic and economic research and developments. The university’s newest jewel is LITE (Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise) – a groundbreaking $20 million facility in University Research Park that houses state-of-the-art immersive visualization including the world’s largest 3D theater and one of the fastest supercomputers in the world.
Population
| Total Population |
112,270
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| Population Density |
2,359 Persons/Sq. Mile
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| Female Population |
57,679
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| Male Population |
54,590
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| Median Age |
34.45 Years
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| Percentage Population Change since 1990 |
78%
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| Percentage Population Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Colleges
| Nearest 2-Year Public College |
LA TECH COLLEGE LAFAYETTE
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| Distance to LA TECH COLLEGE LAFAYETTE |
1 Miles
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| Nearest 4-Year Public College |
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE
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| Distance to UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE |
1 Miles
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Households and Income
| Total Number of Households |
45,257
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| Family Households |
27,580
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| Average Family Size |
3.12
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| Average Household Income |
$59,872
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| Median Household Income |
$42,722
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| Percentage Income Change Since 1990 |
78%
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| Percentage Income Change Since 2000 |
0%
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Crime Rates Compared to National Average
The National Average is designated
100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents
half as much risk.
| Total Crime Risk |
139%
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| Total Crime Risk (County) |
89%
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| Personal Crime Risk (County) |
89%
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| Murder Risk (County) |
99%
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| Rape Risk (County) |
145%
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| Robbery Risk |
61%
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| Assault Risk (County) |
104%
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| Property Risk (County) |
99%
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| Burglary Risk (County) |
123%
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| Larceny Risk (County) |
114%
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| Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) |
57%
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Environment
| Average July High Temperature |
91.2° F
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| Average January Low Temperature |
41.6° F
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| Annual Precipitation |
60.54 inches
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| Air Pollution Index |
87% of National Average
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Miscellaneous
| Sales Tax Rate |
8%
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| Nearest Airport |
LAFAYETTE REGIONAL
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| Distance to LAFAYETTE REGIONAL |
2 Miles
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| Nearest Major Sports Team |
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS (AAA)
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| Distance to NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS (AAA) |
111 Miles
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| School Name | Grades | Address |
| C A P S CONT EDUCATION PROGRAM | K - 12 | 516 E PINHOOK RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| L A P S CONT EDUCATION SCHOOL | K - 12 | 516 E PINHOOK RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| L J ALLEMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 600 ROSELAWN BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| ACADIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 4201 MOSS ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| EDGAR A MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 401 BROADMOOR BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| ST GENEVIEVE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 1500 E WILLOW ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 1301 W UNIVERSITY AVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| N P MOSS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 805 TEURLINGS DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| PAUL BREAUX MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5 - 8 | 1400 S ORANGE ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| V O A JUVENILE DAY PROGRAM | 7 - 12 | 421 CARMEL DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| CARENCRO HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 721 W BUTCHER SWITCH RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| ST THOMAS MORE HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 450 E FARREL RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| LAFAYETTE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 516 E PINHOOK RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| ACADIANA HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 315 RUE DE BELIER, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| TEURLINGS CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 139 TEURLINGS DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 3000 W CONGRESS ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| W D SMITH CAREER CENTER | VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL | 200 18TH ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 301 DUNAND ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| OVEY COMEAUX HIGH SCHOOL | 9 - 12 | 100 W BLUEBIRD DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| WOODVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 100 LEON DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| J W FAULK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 711 E WILLOW ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 609 BROADMOOR BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| ALICE BOUCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 400 PATTERSON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| PLANTATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1801 KALISTE SALOOM RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| OSSUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 400 RUE SCHOLASTIQUE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| MYRTLE PLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 1100 MYRTLE PLACE BLVD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| S J MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 600 FOREMAN DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| FAMILY LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 8 | 2223 DULLES DR, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| LAFAYETTE LUTHERAN SCHOOL | K - 3 | 301 W FARREL RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| EVANGELINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 610 E BUTCHER SWITCH RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 2910 AMBSSDR CAFFRY PKWY, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| LIVE OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 5 | 3020 N UNIVERSITY AVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL | K - 6 | 200 ST JOHN ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 8 | 111 GOSHEN LN, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL | K - 8 | 800 12TH ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| CATHEDRAL - CARMEL SCHOOL | K - 8 | 848 ST JOHN ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| SS LEO & SETON CATHOLIC SCHOOL | K - 8 | 502 ST LEO ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| GETHSEMANE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 8 | 317 12TH STREET, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| ST PIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K - 8 | 205 E BAYOU PKWY, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | K - 8 | 201 W CONVENT ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| ST GENEVIEVE SCHOOL | K - 8 | 201 ELIZABETH AVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL | K - 8 | 2315 JOHNSTON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| ASCENSION DAY SCHOOL | K - 12 | 1030 JOHNSTON ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| OASIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 12 | 205 TOUCHET RD, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| LAFAYETTE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY | K - 12 | 223 STONE AVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| ACADIANA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | K - 12 | 105 HUMMINGBIRD LN, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| N P MOSS ANNEX | K - 12 | 801 MUDD AVE, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| TRUMAN MONTESSORI | PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN | 200 CLARA ST, LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
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| Type of Business | Name | Address |
| BANKS | AMERICAN BANK & TRUST CO | 2931 MOSS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | BANK OF SUNSET & TRUST CO | 400 MADISON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | CAPITAL ONE BANK | 213 W VERMILION ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | CHASE | 1818 NE EVANGELINE TRWY LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | CHASE | 2510 MOSS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | CHASE | 600 JEFFERSON ST # 300 LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | FIRST LOUISIANA NATIONAL BANK | 2701 MOSS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | GULF COAST BANK | 1229 NW EVANGELINE TRWY LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | GULF COAST BANK | 221 STATEN ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | GULF COAST BANK | 711 W CONGRESS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | HOME BANK | 523 JEFFERSON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | IBERIA BANK | 200 W CONGRESS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | IBERIABANK | 200 W CONGRESS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | IBERIABANK | 2601 MOSS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| BANKS | IBERIABANK CORP | 200 W CONGRESS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY - 4 YEAR + | UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE | 104 UNIVERSITY CIR LAFAYETTE, LA 70504 |
| JUNIOR COLLEGE | LA TECH COLLEGE LAFAYETTE | 1101 BERTRAND DR LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| JUNIOR COLLEGE | REMINGTON COLL LAFAYETTE | 303 RUE LOUIS XIV LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 |
| GOLF | JAY & LIONEL HEBERT MUNICIPAL | 1121 MUDD AVE LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| GOLF | WETLANDS GOLF COURSE | 2129 N UNIVERSITY AVE LAFAYETTE, LA 70507 |
| HOSPITALS | COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | 408 SE EVANGELINE TRWY LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| HOSPITALS | ST LUKE'S SPECIALTY HOSPITAL | 2500 E SIMCOE ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| HOSPITALS | LAFAYETTE GENERAL MED CTR | 121 AUDUBON BLVD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | LAFAYETTE GENERAL MED CTR | 1211 COOLIDGE BLVD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | LAFAYETTE GENERAL MED CTR SCH | 443 HEYMANN BLVD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CTR | 1214 COOLIDGE BLVD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | LAFAYETTE GENERAL SURGICAL | 1000 W PINHOOK RD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | LAFAYETTE HOME HEALTH CARE | 201 AUDUBON BLVD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | LOUISIANA EXTENDED CARE | 1214 COOLIDGE BLVD # 800 LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | PARK PLACE SURGERY HOSPITAL | 901 WILSON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | SURGERY CENTER INC | 1101 S COLLEGE RD # 100 LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
| HOSPITALS | EXPRESS CARE | 2810 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| HOSPITALS | LASER & SURGERY CTR | 514 SAINT LANDRY ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| HOSPITALS | LOURDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR | 611 SAINT LANDRY ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| HOSPITALS | LSU MEDICAL CTR | 2390 W CONGRESS ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70506 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | LAFAYETTE MUSEUM/ALEXANDRE MTN | 1122 LAFAYETTE ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY | 433 JEFFERSON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | LAFAYETTE NATURAL HISTORY MSM | 433 JEFFERSON ST LAFAYETTE, LA 70501 |
| ART AND MUSEUMS | PAUL & LULA HILLARD ART MSM | 710 E SAINT MARY BLVD LAFAYETTE, LA 70503 |
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Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
| | Total Sold | Median Price | Average Price |
| 70501 | 80 | $85,500 | $106,475 |
| 70503 | 147 | $149,000 | $167,735 |
| 70505 | 1 | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| 70506 | 155 | $130,000 | $131,600 |
| 70507 | 48 | $90,500 | $119,813 |
| 70508 | 185 | $180,000 | $229,979 |
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