Lafayette Metro Area, LA
Living in the Lafayette Metro Area
Bikeability23
Walkability26
Commute57
Public Transit16
Affordability78
Public Safety55
Airports14
Hospitals63
Colleges43
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
490kPopulation+223k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black25%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate36%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$157kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$632Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas23%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lafayette Metro Area
United States45
Louisiana59
Property Crime in the Lafayette Metro Area
United States48
Louisiana69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 54 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lafayette Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding57
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette Metro Area, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette Metro Area, LA
Vermilion Catholic High School
6 miles, W
Youngsville Christian School
10 miles, N
Ascension Episcopal School
10 miles, N
St Thomas More High School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette Metro Area, LA
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
18 miles, N
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
63 miles, NE
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
64 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette Metro Area, LA
Abbeville General Hospital
4 miles, W
Oceans Hospital of Broussard
13 miles, N
Park Place Surgical Hospital
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lafayette Metro Area, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
67 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
71 miles, W
Alexandria International Airport
99 miles, N