$204,900
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,414 Sq Ft
1220 Pithon St Unit 16, Lake Charles, LA 70601
1220 Pithon St Unit 16, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Lake Charles a good place to live?
Downtown Lake Charles is a good place to live. Downtown Lake Charles is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Downtown Lake Charles has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.5 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $58,898 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 22.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Lake Charles are renters, with 62.7% of residents renting and 37.3% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Downtown Lake Charles can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Downtown Lake Charles neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Lake Charles, LA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Lake Charles, LA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Lake Charles?
The median home price in Downtown Lake Charles is $222,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $44,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.84%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,160 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $50K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Lake Charles. The average household income in Downtown Lake Charles is $59K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Lake Charles?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Lake Charles are:
- John J. Johnson II Elementary School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Barbe Elementary School has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
- Pearl Watson Elementary School has a C+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
What are the best private schools in Downtown Lake Charles?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Lake Charles are:
- St. Louis Catholic High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.3.
- Bishop Noland Episcopal Day School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 5.0.
- Hamilton Christian School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
What are the most popular zip codes in Downtown Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Downtown Lake Charles, Lake Charles, LA are Charpentier Historic District, North Lake Charles, Margaret Place Historic District, Cottage Shop District and Moss Bluff.
Are home prices dropping in Downtown Lake Charles?
Yes, home prices in Downtown Lake Charles are down 24% in the last 12 months.
