Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
16%
Carencro
Carencro, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$742
Population
9,628
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Delight in suburban tranquility on the cusp of Lafayette
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Rural
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Quaint
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Growing
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Welcoming
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Located about seven miles north of Lafayette, Carencro is a growing suburb situated along I-49, just north of its intersection with I-10. Carencro offers residents a peaceful lifestyle in a small-town environment with convenient access to the many amenities of bustling Lafayette.
The ornate Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church anchors Downtown Carencro, which contains an array of specialty shops and restaurants in historic buildings. Pelican Park and Carencro Park provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in addition to the vast Farm D’Allie Golf Course. Easy access to I-49 and I-10 as well as Lafayette Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Carencro simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,464
Average: $72,743
Education
1,318
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,511
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Carencro has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Carencro, LA is $742 for one bedroom, and $842 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carencro has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$742/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$1,871/month
1,661 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Carencro Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
711 Students
Public
Grades K-8
665 Students
Public
Grades K-8
665 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Acadiana Park Nature Station
- Lafayette Science Museum & Planetarium
- Children's Museum of Acadiana
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.