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Why Live in Downtown Lafayette

Downtown Lafayette has lively streets, a colorful community and a walkable mix of bars, restaurants, theaters and art galleries that showcase the area’s joie de vivre. The neighborhood keeps its historic feel through landmarks such as the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and the Lafayette Science Museum, even as revitalization brings in new apartments, condos and offices that fit in with the older architecture. Residents spend time at Parc Sans Souci and Parc Putnam, which host the weekly Downtown Alive! concert series, and look forward to the annual Festival International de Louisiane for days of global music, food and art, while nearby City Park, about a mile and a half to the northeast, adds sports courts, playgrounds and an 18-hole golf course. Dining is a major draw, from local favorites like Johnson’s Boucaniere and Pop’s Poboys to a range of international restaurants, and cultural stops such as the Children’s Museum of Acadiana and the Acadiana Center for the Arts round out the neighborhood’s creative side. Families have access to well-regarded schools like Myrtle Place Elementary School and Lafayette High School, and getting around is straightforward thanks to city buses, regional train and bus service and Lafayette Regional Airport.

Downtown Lafayette Home Prices vs. Nearby Lafayette, LA Neighborhoods

Downtown Lafayette West End Saints Streets Oaklawn
Median Home Price
$212,000
$258,000
$244,500
$225,000
Median Sale Price
$193,500
+14% YoY
$236,000
+48% YoY
$255,000
+10% YoY
$235,000
-6% YoY
Median Single Family Price
$190,000
$240,000
$239,250
$195,000
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Market Conditions
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Seller's Market
5 Months of Supply
Balanced Market
4 Months of Supply
Balanced Market
9 Months of Supply
Buyer's Market

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:
What are the best private schools in Downtown Lafayette?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Lafayette are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA?
The most popular zip codes in Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA include 70501, 70506, 70503, 70508 and 70592.
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.
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