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Population:23,253
Pop. Change:2%
State: Louisiana
Metro Area: Opelousas-Eunice Metro Area
County: St. Landry County
City:Opelousas
Zip Code:70570, 70571, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Opelousas, Louisiana

As of 2011, Opelousas's population is 23,253 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.80 percent.

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The median home cost in Opelousas is $75,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.07 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Opelousas's cost of living is 18.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Opelousas public schools spend $4,608 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Opelousas.

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The unemployment rate in Opelousas is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Opelousas jobs have Decreased by 1.01 percent.

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Opelousas's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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