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Lafayette, LA
Lafayette · LA 70501
Updated November 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$220K
Median Price
20/100
Walk Score
7/10
Schools
30 min
to Local employment centers in Lafayette
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
B-Schools
70/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
FWalkability
20/100
WYLT Score56/100
Our Take
Lafayette offers a low‑cost, culturally vibrant environment with solid schools and low flood risk. It does have limited walkability and public transit, and the local job market is modest, but overall it’s a livable place for many.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable housing – median price well below national average
- ✓Strong local school system with many schools rated 7 or higher
- ✓Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
- ✓Rich Cajun & Creole culture and community events
Real Talk
- !High unemployment rate (~12%) limits job growth
- !Public transit options are scarce, requiring a car for many errands
- !Walk score is very low, so the city is not pedestrian‑friendly
- !Median household income remains low, affecting the overall cost of living
- $Property taxes can be higher than the state average
- $Utility bills rise sharply during Louisiana heatwaves
- $Additional hurricane‑insurance coverage may be necessary
Best For
Families with childrenStudentsRetirees seeking affordable livingRemote workers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lafayette, LA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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