Lafayette

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Lafayette, LA

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A college town rich with culture and history.

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Lafayette is located in southern Louisiana. It has the rich culture you would expect from a Louisiana town. Also, because it is a college town, it is very much concerned with education. People of all ages, cultures, and personality types will find that Lafayette is a pleasant place to live.

Lafayette has many beautiful neighborhoods. Different people like different areas of the city for their own reasons. However, the south side of the city is typically the most sought after. The area surrounding the University of Louisiana – Lafayette is known as the university area. This area, as well as Lafayette’s Downtown District, is more urban in nature than other parts of Lafayette. It is possible to walk to the school, local restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Broadmore is mostly residential and home to people of many different ages. This is also where the Thomas Park Recreation Center is located. Broussard, Youngsville, and Scott are small cities on the outskirts of Lafayette. Many people enjoy these areas as well.

There is a ton of fun things to do in Laffy. Lafayette is a city that takes education seriously, and that is apparent in the attractions it has to offer. The Zoo of Acadiana is a favorite for local residents as well as people all over Louisiana. It has several animals and hosts many special events. A train brings you on a tour all around the zoo for more interactive fun. The Science Museum in Lafayette is a great place to spend the afternoon. There are often special exhibits the visit so be sure to be on the lookout for your favorites. Also, for the Louisiana history buffs, experiencing Lafeyette just isn’t complete without a tour of one of the authentic Acadian villages. There is Acadian Village and Vermillionville. The area is set up with buildings and items that the Acadians would have had. Costumed tour guides often play the part as they guide you in exploring the past. Biology was never quite as fun as a visit to one of the Louisiana swamps. You can take a swamp tour to see nature at its finest with Cajun Swamp Tours. Lastly, for a bit of fun, you don’t want to miss the Kart Ranch. It is a fun place for the kids to play. With a ball pit, a mini-golf course, and a race track, it is fun for the whole family.

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Downtown Lafayette is a vibrant community with culture and arts, dining, and nightlife.

Boats anchored at the shore await their turn for an adventurous swamp tour in Lafayette.

Many residents of Lafayette ride bicycles around the downtown area.

Alquiler tendencias

A partir de agosto del 2025, el promedio de alquiler de apartamento en Lafayette, LA es $725 por un studio, $1,022 por un dormitorio, $1,198 por dos dormitorios, et $1,561 por tres dormitorios. El alquiler de apartamento en Lafayette ha aumentado un 2.1% en el año pasado.

Tipo de propiedad
Alquiler promedio
Pies² promedio
Apartamento
$1,022/mes
707 Pies²
Casa
$1,880/mes
1,580 Pies²
Condominio
$1,252/mes
968 Pies²
Casa Adosada
$1,480/mes
1,202 Pies²
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Costo de vida

El costo de vida en Lafayette, LA es 12.7% menor que el promedio nacional. En general, la vivienda en Lafayette es un 36.1% menos cara que el promedio nacional, y el alquiler oscila entre $725 y $1,561. Puedes esperar pagar 2.8% menos por alimentos, 14.4% menos por servicios básicos y 1.4% menos por transporte.

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Transportación

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Algo Accesible

de 100 WalkScore® Calificación

Es posible que puedas salir y caminar cuando vivas en esta área. Algunos mandados se pueden realizar a pie, pero para otros necesitarás automóvil.

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Ciclable

de 100 BikeScore® Calificación

Aunque hay un poco de infraestructura para bicicletas en esta área, de todas formas necesitarás un automóvil para realizar muchos de los mandados.

Escuelas

Milton Elementary School

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Grados PK-8

1,332 Alumnos

Broadmoor Elementary School

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Grados PK-5

801 Alumnos

Ossun Elementary School

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Grados PK-5

519 Alumnos

Myrtle Place Elementary School

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Grados PK-5

372 Alumnos

Woodvale Elementary School

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Grados PK-5

890 Alumnos

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Grados 6-12

1,388 Alumnos

Milton Elementary School

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Grados PK-8

1,332 Alumnos

Edgar Martin Middle School

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Grados 6-8

490 Alumnos

L.J. Alleman Middle School

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Grados 6-8

952 Alumnos

Paul Breaux Middle School

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Grados 5-8

680 Alumnos

Early College Academy

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Grados 9-12

245 Alumnos

Lafayette High School

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Grados 9-12

1,852 Alumnos

David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy

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Grados 6-12

1,388 Alumnos

Acadiana High School

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Grados 9-12

1,813 Alumnos

O. Comeaux High School

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Grados 9-12

1,098 Alumnos

Puntos de interés

Parques y recreación

  • Children's Museum of Acadiana
  • Lafayette Science Museum & Planetarium
  • Acadiana Park Nature Station
  • Zoo of Acadiana

Aeropuertos

  • Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field

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Viviendo en Lafayette

Restaurantes y Bares

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People in Louisiana have a special place in their hearts for food, and Lafayette residents and restaurant owners are no exception. You will find restaurants of all different cultures in Lafayette including Tex-Mex, Asian, Italian, deli-style and of course, Cajun. Some restaurants stand out above the rest. Prejeans is one of the most well-known Lafayette restaurants. As a result, it can feel slightly touristy to locals, but it is still a favorite. For southern seafood at its finest, try Charley G’s. The restaurant also has live piano music. If Spanish food is your thing, you have to try LaFonda Restaurant. With authentic Mexican food and a fun atmosphere, it will quickly become your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Because Lafayette is a college town, the nightlife is alive and well. The most popular area for the college age crowd is called The Strip. This area is on McKinley Street and very near the University. It is a string of bars that include places like The Keg and McKinley Street Pub. For an older, more mature crowd, there is the Blue Moon Saloon

Compras

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The Mall of Acadiana is Lafayette’s number one shopping center. However, the city also has several other small shopping centers for those who live nearby or who simply don’t want to spend an entire day shopping. The River Ranch is a place you can park your car and make a day of it. There are restaurants, shops, salons, and more.

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Metodología

† Nuestro análisis de servicios básicos, comestibles, transporte, atención médica, precios de viviendas y otros bienes y servicios se obtiene del Índice de Costo de Vida, un punto de referencia respetado publicado por el Consejo de Investigación Económica y Comunitaria (C2ER) que proporciona una descripción detallada gastos diarios en diferentes regiones.

Los datos de alquiler son proporcionados por los informes de Tendencias del Mercado de CoStar Group. Como líder de la industria en información, análisis y noticias sobre bienes raíces comerciales, CoStar realiza una investigación exhaustiva para producir y mantener una base de datos integral de información sobre bienes raíces comerciales. Combinamos estos datos con registros públicos para ofrecer la información de alquiler más actualizada disponible.

Los precios de los bienes de consumo, los servicios y las viviendas se obtienen del Índice del Coste de Vida publicado por el Consejo de Investigación Económica y Comunitaria (C2ER). Los datos de esta página se actualizan trimestralmente. La última publicación fue en Junio 2025.