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 Kennewick, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Lafayette is 2.4% younger than the median age of a home in Kennewick.
 Lafayette, LAKennewick, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$397,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock77.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.40.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.7$11.0
 Homes Owned49.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.6%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lafayette, LAKennewick, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,580$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$970$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,600$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,790  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Lafayette, LAKennewick, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.6%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lafayette, LAKennewick, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.2%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99913.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock13.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock22.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock5.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lafayette, LAKennewick, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock15.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock25.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.0%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 Kennewick    24 Reviews
RODNEY · Kennewick, WA
Rich culture and world renowned geography.
Over 3 years ago

Born here and lived most of my 48 years here. If people haven't gotten out and explored the versatility of this place to entertain a population at my levels and options  More

   |    Reply
K · Pasco, WA
Smoky air, hot, no greenery, bad food
Over 4 years ago

I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

   |    Reply
Mike · Kennewick, WA
Good place to live
Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 30 years. Very good place to live. Three major rivers meet here. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. So if you like fishing or boating it’s a  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Kennewick

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Palo Alto, CaliforniaFountain Hills, ArizonaCompare
 Baton Rouge, LouisianaProvo, UtahCompare
 Durham, North CarolinaCenterville, OhioCompare
 Liberal, KansasArlington, WashingtonCompare
 Murphy, North CarolinaHarrisonburg, VirginiaCompare
 Kenosha, WisconsinElkhart, IndianaCompare
 North Plainfield, New JerseyMiddlesex, New JerseyCompare
 Santa Cruz, CaliforniaNew Bern, North CarolinaCompare
 Grants Pass, OregonWeed, CaliforniaCompare
 Harrisonburg, VirginiaDivide, ColoradoCompare

Learn More About Lafayette, Louisiana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Kennewick, Washington
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.