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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Lafayette a good place to live?
Downtown Lafayette is a good place to live. Downtown Lafayette is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Downtown Lafayette is a suburban neighborhood. Downtown Lafayette has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.0 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $40,504 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 26.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Lafayette are renters, with 71% of residents renting and 29% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Lafayette can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Lafayette neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Lafayette, LA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Lafayette, LA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Lafayette?
The median home price in Downtown Lafayette is $212,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $42,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.55%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,080 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $46K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Lafayette. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Downtown Lafayette is $41K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Lafayette?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Lafayette are:
- Lafayette High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
- L.J. Alleman Middle School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Myrtle Place Elementary School has an A- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
What are the best private schools in Downtown Lafayette?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Lafayette are:
- Ascension Episcopal School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 6:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- John Paul the Great Academy has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- First Baptist Christian School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.6.
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA are Freetown-Port Rico, Mills, Heymann Park, West End and Pilette.