City At A Glance

Acadian Village in Lafayette, LA
Acadian Village in Lafayette, LA
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Quick Facts:

124,403
$46,047
16.4 Minutes
$150,118

Who Lives Here?

  • Mostly Younger
  • Mostly Renters
  • Mostly Singles


About Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA is a city that celebrates its roots. Considered the center of Cajun culture, everything from the award-winning food to festivals harken back to the 1800s on the bayou. Lafayette is one of Livability's Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families, an economic and health-care center in the state, as well as the Cleanest City from the Louisiana Garden Club.


Explore Lafayette, LA's Livability

Food Lovers

Seafood in Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA Restaurants: Seafood, Fine Dining
Fine Dining, Seafood

Outdoor Activities

Lake Martin Swamp in Lafayette, LA

Lafayette, LA Activities Overview: Parks, Golf
Golf, Parks, Recreation Centers, Canoeing