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Lafayette, LA

The fourth largest city in the state, Lafayette is considered the heart of Cajun and Creole culture in Louisiana. Attractions for residents and visitors include multiple shopping and dining options, while quality healthcare facilities and affordable housing options make the city a great place to live. Lafayette's food scene in particular is renowned, which helped it rank as one our 10 Best Foodie Cities in the US. 

The city hosts a number of community-based annual events such as the Festival International de Louisiane, the Delcambre Shrimp Festival, the Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival, the Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival, and, of course, Mardi Gras. All of it goes into making Lafayette "The Happiest City in America."

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Affordable Places To Live In Lafayette

Median Household Income
$45,029
Median Home Value
$190,770
Housing Affordability Index
125
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.50%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Lafayette

Unemployment Rate
3.90%
Total Businesses
9534
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.30%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
65.80%
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Food Scene in Lafayette

41.30%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
41.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
51.30%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$964.00

Love Where You Live In Lafayette

Volunteerism Rate
17.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
54.30%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.80%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
56.70
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Health in Lafayette

86.70%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
13.00%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
1.34
23.60%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Lafayette

Average Mortgage Amount
$704.03
Median Rent
$695
57.10%
Of Homes Owned
42.90%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Lafayette

8.80%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.90%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
11.50%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.80%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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