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Lafayette, LA vs Taos, NM

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- The median age of a home in Lafayette is 2.4% older than the median age of a home in Taos.
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$386,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months12.5%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.40.3%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.4$11.0
 Homes Owned49.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock31.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented38.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,190$1,840
 Studio Apartment$700  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$830$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,050  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,210$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,790  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock8.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock11.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99913.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Lafayette, LATaos, NMUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200910.7%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock18.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198919.5%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock11.0%12.2%
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

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

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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

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

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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