Lafayette, LA
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Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Lafayette, Louisiana Summary

Life in Lafayette research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lafayette over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette:

  • The population in Lafayette is 121,706.

  • The median home value in Lafayette is $215,488.

  • The median income in Lafayette is $58,850.

  • The cost of living in Lafayette is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Lafayette is $1,022.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 6.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette is 19.2%.

  • The average high in Lafayette is 77.8° and the average low is 58.0°.

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Lafayette SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
9
Education
8
Commute
8.5
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Lafayette, LA Crime Report

Crime in Lafayette summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lafayette. Key points include:

  • There were 5,915 total crimes in Lafayette in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 4,866.5 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 478.8 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 4,387.6 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Lafayette is 109.38% above the national average.

5,915
Total Crimes
109.38%
Above National Average

Crime In Lafayette Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Lafayette
/ 100k People
Louisiana
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 5,915 4,866.5 3,523.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 582 478.8 639.4 369.8
Murder 22 18.1 15.8 6.3
Robbery 100 82.3 80.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 442 363.6 497.0 268.2
Property Crime 5,333 4,387.6 2,884.4 1,954.4
Burglary 797 655.7 510.1 269.8
Larceny 4,098 3,371.6 2,107.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 438 360.4 266.9 282.7

Lafayette, LA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Lafayette summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lafayette. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Lafayette is 94 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Lafayette is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Lafayette is $215,488.

  • The median income in Lafayette is $58,850.

94
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Lafayette Comparison Table

Living Expense Lafayette Louisiana National Average
Overall 94 92 100
Services 96 96 100
Groceries 100 96 100
Health 93 99 100
Housing 91 83 100
Transportation 98 96 100
Utilities 92 86 100

Lafayette, LA Weather

  • The average high in Lafayette is 77.8° and the average low is 58.0°.

  • There are 77.4 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 61.4 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatLafayette
Average Annual High77.8
Average Annual Low58.0
Annual Precipitation Days77.4
Average Annual Precipitation61.4
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
77.8°
Average High
77.4°
Days of Rain

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2 Reviews & Comments About Lafayette

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HomeSnacks User - 2018-08-28 01:09:15.636025

I really liked Lafayette. It was an easy place to live, as the people were very polite.

I loved all of the little mom and pop restaurants that served good Cajun food.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-01 05:09:11.820446

i've lived here my whole life,and it's amazing. First Baptist is a great baptist school to go to in downtown. it goes from PK3-12 grade and it's cpnnected to a HUGE church right across the street you should definitely check it out if you're thinking about movie here.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM. FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL.

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Lafayette Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lafayette

The current population in Lafayette is 121,706. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 121,706 -3.8%
2021 126,515 0.0%
2020 126,476 0.5%
2019 125,808 0.7%
2018 124,982 1.2%
2017 123,528 1.2%
2016 122,009 1.0%
2015 120,757 0.8%
2014 119,782 0.8%
2013 118,803 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette

White
59.5% (72,411)
African American
29.1% (35,366)
American Indian
0.1% (132)
Asian
2.4% (2,883)
Hawaiian
0.1% (94)
Other
0.2% (198)
Two Or More
3.5% (4,270)
Hispanic
5.2% (6,352)

Lafayette is:

  • 59.5% White with 72,411 White residents.

  • 29.1% African American with 35,366 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 132 American Indian residents.

  • 2.4% Asian with 2,883 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 94 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 198 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 4,270 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.2% Hispanic with 6,352 Hispanic residents.

Race Lafayette LA USA
White 59.5% 57.5% 58.9%
African American 29.1% 31.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.2% 5.5% 18.7%

Gender in Lafayette

Female
51.1% (62,216)
Male
48.9% (59,489)
  • Lafayette is 51.1% female with 62,216 female residents.

  • Lafayette is 48.9% male with 59,489 male residents.

Gender Lafayette LA USA
Female 51.1% 51.0% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 49.0% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Lafayette completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Lafayette completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Lafayette completed associate's degree.

  • 26.0% of adults in Lafayette completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Lafayette completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Lafayette completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lafayette completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3.0% (3,651)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (7,302)
High School / GED
26.0% (31,643)
Some College
19.0% (23,124)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (7,302)
Bachelor's Degree
26.0% (31,643)
Master's Degree
8.0% (9,736)
Professional Degree
4.0% (4,868)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (2,434)
Education Lafayette LA USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 19.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 26.0% 17.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 8.0% 7.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Lafayette, Louisiana

  • 7.9% of households in Lafayette earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Lafayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Lafayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Lafayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Lafayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.8% of households in Lafayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Lafayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Lafayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Lafayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Lafayette earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.9% (965,192)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (806,770)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (1,104,225)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (1,083,417)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.1% (1,352,735)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.8% (1,796,790)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.2% (1,490,822)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.2% (1,726,564)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.0% (725,667)
$200,000 or more
9.2% (1,118,412)
Income Lafayette LA USA
Less than $10,000 7.9% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 6.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 10.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.1% 11.8% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.8% 15.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.2% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.2% 14.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.0% 6.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.2% 6.8% 11.4%

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