Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Scott
Scott, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,185
Population
9,290
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Rural charm abounds in “The City Where the West Begins”
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Scott sits just five miles west of Lafayette, yet it provides a scenic rural setting where residents enjoy plenty of space and a friendly community. The town’s “Wild West” atmosphere is long gone, and today it’s better known as the boudin capital of the world. The flavorful Cajun sausage has put Scott on the forefront of Louisiana’s vast culinary landscape.
There’s a variety of apartments and homes available in Scott. Some will put you closer to the amenities of Lafayette, while others are surrounded by farmland and forests. Cajun restaurants serving crawfish and cracklins and popular local bars can be found near I-10 and US-90. Walmart and Acadiana Mall round out the retail offering to the south. Those who commute for work are only 15 minutes away from the city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,041
Average: $82,490
Education
1,562
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,381
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scott has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scott, LA is $1,199 for one bedroom, $1,329 for two bedrooms, and $1,664 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scott has decreased by -12.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,199/month
859 Sq Ft
House
$1,590/month
1,323 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scott, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
L. Leo Judice Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
635 Students
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
939 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
559 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lafayette Science Museum & Planetarium
- Children's Museum of Acadiana
- Acadiana Park Nature Station
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
Colleges
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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.