As of 2012, Lake Charles (zip 70601)'s population is 32,394 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -7.75 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lake Charles (zip 70601) is $74,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.54 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lake Charles (zip 70601)'s cost of living is 20.30% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Lake Charles (zip 70601) public schools spend $4,531 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12.7 students per teacher in Lake Charles (zip 70601). --------------------The unemployment rate in Lake Charles (zip 70601) is 6.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lake Charles (zip 70601) jobs have Increased by 0.19 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 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lake Charles (zip 70601)'s Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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