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Overview
Population:221,578
Pop. Change:16%
State: Louisiana
Metro Area:Lafayette
County:Lafayette County
City:Lafayette, Scott, ... 8 more
Zip Code:70506, 70508, ... 11 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Lafayette's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Lafayette County

As of 2012, Lafayette County's population is 221,578 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.45 percent.

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The median home cost in Lafayette County is $156,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.91 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette County's cost of living is 7.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lafayette County public schools spend $5,081 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.4 students per teacher in Lafayette County.

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The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 4.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lafayette County jobs have Increased by 0.53 percent.


Ranked #44 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #70 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #297 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #312 Best Green Cities
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Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lafayette County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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