Debaillon Park
Suburban Neighborhood in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish 70506, 70583
Single-story homes from the 1940s
Small single-story bungalows, cottages and shotgun homes line up along the neighborhood’s network of residential streets. There are several apartment buildings, too, with renters making up more than 60 percent of the population. Most established housing stock dates to the 1940s, with some recent builds mixed in. Prices start in the low $100,000 range for one-bedroom cottages and climb to $300,000 for 3-bedroom ranch-style homes. Investors and budget-conscious buyers can find good deals here if they’re willing to take on major renovation projects.
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New Hope at Debaillon Park
Debaillon Park is the neighborhood’s centerpiece, sprawling across 33 acres off Saucier Parkway. The football and baseball fields are equipped with lights so games can go on well after dark, and the covered basketball court prevents rain showers from putting a damper on hoop time. Walkers, joggers and cyclists share the 1-1/2-mile multi-use trail. Also on site is the New Hope Community Development of Acadiana Center. New Hope offers after-school programs, mentoring and youth summer enrichment to help under-resourced families.
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Lafayette learning at Acadiana High School
J.W. James Elementary School, a magnet school focusing on technology and the arts, is located on West Willow Street near the park. Niche gives J.W. James a B-plus. Depending on where they live, students might start out at S.J. Montgomery Elementary School instead. Montgomery Elementary gets a B-minus from Niche. Next comes Lafayette Middle School, which receives a C-plus, and Acadiana High School, which gets a B-minus.
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Life aboard the LTS
Lafayette Transit System buses stop along Orchid Drive to transport residents who don’t want to drive downtown. The bus trip usually takes half an hour, whereas folks who drive themselves could be there in less than ten minutes. It only takes a little longer to reach Lafayette Regional Airport by car — 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic. With I-10 cutting a path across the neighborhood, residents can easily hop on to start the hour-long drive to Baton Rouge.Crab and crawfish at KD Seafood
North University Avenue, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, is home to businesses like Dollar General and Cracker Barrel. Local joint KD Seafood Express serves boiled crab, crawfish and shrimp from its take-out window. Residents head to Super 1 Foods on West Willow Street for groceries and other essentials.Crime
The CAP Index crime score for Debaillon Park isn’t much higher than the national average, but local news reports point to a recent spate of violent crime in the neighborhood and in Lafayette in general. In response, the Lafayette Police Department has installed a series of gunshot-detection sensors in areas they consider high-risk, including along West Willow Street. By pinpointing the location of gunfire and capturing audio clips of the scenes, the department says these acoustic sensors will help officers get to crime scenes more quickly while also aiding investigations and serving as a deterrent.ay essentials.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Annika Aigbefoh
Annika Aigbefoh
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 435-9242
22 Total Sales
1 in Debaillon Park
$48,000 Price
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Chanda Moffett
Chanda Moffett
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 492-0353
40 Total Sales
1 in Debaillon Park
$130,000 Price
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Jonetta Sam
Jonetta Sam
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 541-2749
80 Total Sales
1 in Debaillon Park
$169,900 Price
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Sean Hettich
Sean Hettich
Responds QuicklyDistrict South Real Estate Co.
(337) 317-4591
512 Total Sales
1 in Debaillon Park
$180,000 Price
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Rose Chaisson
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Rose Chaisson
Responds QuicklyLatter & Blum
(337) 279-3244
56 Total Sales
2 in Debaillon Park
$129K - $285K Price Range
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Brandy Siner
Brandy Siner
Goldie Locks Realty LLC
(337) 520-8686
551 Total Sales
2 in Debaillon Park
$180K - $183K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Moore Park
Debaillon Park
Dorsey-Donlon Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
St. Anthony Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Oaklawn Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
J W James Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Debaillon Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Debaillon Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Debaillon Park, Lafayette sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Debaillon Park, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $185,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$199,000
Median Sale Price
$185,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$181,632
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
3%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$97
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
123
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
2008
Months of Supply
6.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,162
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Call for Price
- Arbours at Lafayette
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 862+ Sq Ft
- 121 Alcide Dominique Dr
- Lafayette, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,560
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$24,545
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$37,872
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
13.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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