Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Lafayette, LA vs Decatur, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Lafayette is 24.4% younger than the median age of a home in Decatur.
 Lafayette, LADecatur, GAUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$588,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.40.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.2$11.0
 Homes Owned49.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock11.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lafayette, LADecatur, GAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,130$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,160$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,790  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Lafayette, LADecatur, GAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.6%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.6%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lafayette, LADecatur, GAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99913.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock37.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock1.3%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lafayette, LADecatur, GAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock21.8%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews
Arthur · Breaux Bridge, LA
Happiest and Tastiest
Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

   |    Reply
Arthur · Breaux Bridge, LA
The Good outweighs the bad
Over 3 years ago

I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

   |    Reply
Do · Dallas, TX
Hottest neighborhoods in Laf. right now?
Over 9 years ago

What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lafayette

See all reviews
Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews
Jarvis · Decatur, GA
Nice and Quiet Area but has crime
Over 8 years ago

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

   |    Reply
Tariq · Decatur, GA
We Can Do Better
Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

   |    Reply
april · Memphis, TN
Relocation
Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Decatur

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Columbus, OhioColumbus, MississippiCompare
 College Place, WashingtonCentral Point, OregonCompare
 Bountiful, UtahCorning, CaliforniaCompare
 Rocky Mount, North CarolinaWilson, North CarolinaCompare
 Arlington, VirginiaWatertown Town, MassachusettsCompare
 Grand Rapids, MichiganOzark, MissouriCompare
 Spokane Valley, WashingtonNampa, IdahoCompare
 Tulsa, OklahomaHot Springs, ArkansasCompare
 Williamsburg, VirginiaPlano, TexasCompare
 Silverton, OregonSonora, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Lafayette, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Decatur, Georgia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.