Lafayette, LA

The Lafayette metropolitan area in Louisiana spans two parishes—Lafayette and Vermilion—and is home to more than 500,000 people. The region has long been connected with oil production but now boasts a thriving economy in various other industries such as healthcare, technology and environmental services. Its culture is heavily rooted in Cajun traditions including music like zydeco which can be seen around town or celebrated at events like Festival International de Louisiane. In addition to its traditional offerings it also provides visitors with modern attractions like the Children’s Museum of Acadiana or Acadian Village where guests can explore Acadian life during colonial times. All this makes Lafayette an exciting destination for both leisure and business travelers alike. Small city - South-central Louisiana, 130 miles west of New Orleans.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lafayette Metro Area is 6.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lafayette Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette Metro Area's cost of living is 12.9% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lafayette Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

April, October and November are the most pleasant months in the Lafayette metro area, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Lafayette metro area remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.1% to 30.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lafayette Metro Area's population is 479,888 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lafayette Metro Area is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 9.6%.

SCHOOLS

Lafayette Metro Area public schools spend $10,228 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Lafayette Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Lafayette

It's a good time to buy in Lafayette. Home Appreciation is up 9.6% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lafayette is .

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