Best Places to Live in Opelousas Metro Area, Louisiana

The Opelousas micropolitan area is situated in south-central Louisiana covering 10 areas within St Landry parish. It has an estimated population of 32 659 people according to 2019 estimates by US Census Bureau . Its primary economic activity consists mainly out agriculture & forestry sectors although it also has a healthy healthcare system provided by Opelousas General Health System & Acadian Medical Center . The town’s culturally rich history can be experienced through visits to quaint boutiques lining Maggie Street or its landmarks such as Evangeline State Park & Eunice Depot Museum .

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Opelousas Metro Area is 7.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Opelousas Metro Area jobs have decreased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Opelousas Metro Area's cost of living is 20.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Opelousas Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

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

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Opelousas metro area remained strongly Republican, 56.3% to 42.2%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Opelousas Metro Area's population is 82,999 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 0.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

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

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Opelousas Metro Area is $125,800. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 12.8%.

SCHOOLS

Opelousas Metro Area public schools spend $8,784 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.8 students per teacher in Opelousas Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Opelousas

It's a good time to buy in Opelousas. Home Appreciation is up 12.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Opelousas is $125,800.

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