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Best Places to Live in Lafayette Metro Area, Louisiana

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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Population:263,924
Pop. Change:10%
State: Louisiana
Metro Area:Lafayette Metro Area
County:Lafayette, St. Martin, ... 2 more
City:Lafayette, Scott, ... 11 more
Zip Code:70505, 70506, ... 21 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Lafayette, Louisiana Metro Area

As of 2011, Lafayette Metro Area's population is 263,924 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.46 percent.

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The median home cost in Lafayette Metro Area is $130,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.52 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette Metro Area's cost of living is 11.00% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Lafayette Metro Area public schools spend $4,835 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Lafayette Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Lafayette Metro Area is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lafayette Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.82 percent.

Average Commute time is 24 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Lafayette Metro Area'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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