Lafayette, LA
Lafayette Parish County · Louisiana
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Lafayette based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Lafayette
National Avg
Louisiana Avg
Population: 74Income: 41Home Value: 25Safety: 99Education: 40Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52
Quick Stats
Population
121,537
2023 ACS
Median Income
$61,454
2023
Median Home Value
$251,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,065
2023
Median Age
37.1
Unemployment
5.0%
Cost of Living Index
103.3
100 = national avg
Lafayette, LA is a city in Lafayette Parish County, Louisiana. With a population of 121,537, it is one of the communities in Louisiana. The median household income is $61,454. The median home value is $251,300, and the median rent is $1,065. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Lafayette.
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