In 2018, the population of Lafayette, Louisiana was
126,515 people, while the Greater Lafayette Metropolitan area has a total population of
488,969 people. Lafayette is located in Lafayette.
The median age is
36,
which is
93% above national average, making it one of the
best places to live for young professionals.
Lafayette’s median household income is
$50,486,
which is
80%
above national average. The median property value is
$151,700, which is
54% above national average. Lafayette's Median rent is
$792, which is
77% above national average, and the
homeownership rate is
69%.
Lafayette, Louisiana has crime index
119,
which is above national average, making it one of the
best places to raise a family.