As of 2012, Lake Charles Metro Area's population is 199,607 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.12 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lake Charles Metro Area is $137,900. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.42 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Charles Metro Area's cost of living is 15.50% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Lake Charles Metro Area public schools spend $4,782 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Lake Charles Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lake Charles Metro Area is 5.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lake Charles Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.04 percent.
Ranked #16 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #109 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #248 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #379 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lake Charles Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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