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Lafayette
  • City in Louisiana
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Lafayette

#3 in Best Places to Live in Lafayette Area
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Lafayette is a city in Louisiana with a population of 122,469. Lafayette is in Lafayette Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Lafayette offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lafayette there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lafayette and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lafayette are above average.
    About Lafayette...
    Population
    122,469
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $209,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $948
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      44%
    • Own
      56%
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    Lafayette Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      421.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      116
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      843.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,352.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      322.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Lafayette

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,329
    National
    $69,021
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