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About Lafayette County

Lafayette is a county in the Lafayette Metropolitan area. It has a population of 249,750 and a population density of 907, which is 90% above the national average. It has a median age of 37, which is 1 year above the Lafayette Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.


Lafayette Parish has a median home value of $229,793, which is 16% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,224 is 41% below the national average rent. The average household income in Lafayette County is $63,116 , which is 9% above the Metro average household income and 19% below the national average of household income.

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$229,793Median Home Value
$194,089 Lafayette Metro Area
$1,224Median Rent
$1,218 Lafayette Metro Area
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Towns of Lafayette County

Ossun, LA
Youngsville, LA
Scott, LA
Lafayette, LA
Carencro, LA
Milton, LA
Broussard, LA
Duson, LA
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Vermilion County, LA
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Lafourche County, LA
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Demographics

Lafayette County's population is made up of 48% married, 36% single, 12% divorced and 4% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 66% of the population in Lafayette County.

249,750Population
414,288 Lafayette Metro Area
907Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
37 Median Age
36 Lafayette Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Lafayette County is $36,644. The Median Household Income is $63,116

$36,644Income Per Capita
$33,027 Lafayette Metro Area
$63,116Median Household Income
$57,311 Lafayette Metro Area
18% Poverty Rate
19% Lafayette Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
4% Lafayette Metro Area
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Amenities in Lafayette County
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$229,793Median Home Value
$194,089 Lafayette Metro Area
$1,224Median Rent
$1,218 Lafayette Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Lafayette Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
34%
Home Owners
66%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers: July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters: January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains: Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow: Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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Rating & Reviews

Ossun crime index is 87 which is lower than the national average.

87
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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