Lafayette, LA
Living in Lafayette
Bikeability45
Walkability35
Commute77
Public Transit28
Affordability70
Public Safety39
Airports17
Hospitals67
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
127kPopulation+7.9k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
56%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black31%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate27%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$195kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$729Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas28%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette
United States45
Louisiana59
Lafayette Metro Area46
Lafayette Parish54
Property Crime in Lafayette
United States48
Louisiana69
Lafayette Metro Area59
Lafayette Parish77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding54
Tornado24
Coastal Flooding2
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette, LA
Our Lady of Fatima School
0 miles, NE
First Baptist Christian School
1 miles, NE
Cathedral Carmel School
1 miles, NE
Episcopal School of Acadiana
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
1 miles, NE
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
55 miles, E
Southern University and A & M College
55 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette, LA
Lafayette General Medical Center
1 miles, SE
University Hospital & Clinics
1 miles, NW
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
2 miles, S
Heart Hospital of Lafayette
2 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lafayette, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
57 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
71 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
83 miles, N