Evangeline
Suburban Neighborhood in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish 70501
Surrounded by trees, just minutes from downtown
Living in the Evangeline neighborhood provides residents with a suburban feel, only minutes away from downtown. Filled with live oaks, magnolias and blazing floral blooms, the area has a strong community with many civic organizations having chapters there. Homes tend to be traditional in design, and many are historic. You’ll find everything from cottages to Arts and Crafts houses to ranch-style residences, along with a smattering of new construction. Prices range from $60,000 for a two-bedroom cottage needing some love to $390,000 for a historic Queen Anne with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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Play a round of golf on a classic course
City Park is also found in the Evangeline neighborhood, and the expansive green space contains another kind of green: the Hebert Municipal Golf Course. Opened in 1926, the gorgeous 18-hole course hosts tournaments for youth and adults as well as annual summer camps. It’s the oldest course in Southern Louisiana and features challenging hazards and sand traps.Students say hello and bonjour at Evangeline Elementary
Students in Evangeline are part of the Lafayette Parish Public Schools district and might attend Evangeline Elementary, Paul Breaux Middle or Northside High. Evangeline Elementary has earned a B-minus from Niche and hosts an innovative French Immersion program, where children’s days are split between learning English in the mornings and French in the afternoons. Paul Breaux Middle is a B-ranked facility that’s also one of Lafayette’s top 10 middle schools. Northside High has a C-minus ranking and operates two specialized academies for students wanting to pursue legal or broadcasting and journalism careers.
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Stop and smell the azaleas
Lafayette is known as the “City of Azaleas,” and Evangeline is part of the Historic Azalea Trail. An attraction since the 1930s, the trail is 25 miles long and includes crepe myrtles, Japanese magnolias, camellias and live oaks in addition to multiple varieties of azaleas. These heralds of spring burst forth in spectacular colors each February and March as welcome reminders warmer weather is on the way. The trail is easily walked through downtown, the historic districts of Freetown-Port Rico and Sterling Grove and the city’s garden district. A trolley tour is also available if you’d like to traverse the entire pat
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Residents get everything from the Stirling Lafayette Shopping Center
The neighborhood is home to the Stirling Lafayette Shopping Center, a 450,000-square-foot complex containing Target, Five Below and dozens more stores. There are plenty of dining options about, too. If locals can’t tell they’re close to a Meche’s Donut King by the tantalizing aromas, they’ll be sure to know after just a glimpse at the company’s mascot, a happy crown-wearing donut. Acadiana has many Meche’s, although an independent operator owns each business. The Meche’s on East Willow is recognizable by the large mural encompassing the building’s lower half and is famous for its King Cakes each Mardi Gras season. Fat Albert’s Fried Chicken is another neighborhood staple known for low prices and good food. In business for over 50 years, the establishment focuses on chicken but has shrimp and catfish, too.
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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Asim Baloch
Asim Baloch
Weiser Realty & Property Managment, LLC
(337) 284-9164
50 Total Sales
1 in Evangeline
$75,000 Price
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Chanda Moffett
Chanda Moffett
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 492-0353
40 Total Sales
3 in Evangeline
$85K - $110K Price Range
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Grace Guo
GG
Grace Guo
Responds QuicklyThe Gleason Group
(337) 329-8441
8 Total Sales
2 in Evangeline
$75K - $400K Price Range
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Jonetta Sam
Jonetta Sam
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 541-2749
80 Total Sales
1 in Evangeline
$92,000 Price
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Beau Thomas
Beau Thomas
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(337) 270-4731
86 Total Sales
1 in Evangeline
$79,999 Price
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Diana Greene
DG
Diana Greene
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 341-8849
91 Total Sales
2 in Evangeline
$65K - $94K 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
Mouton Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Brown Memorial Park
Dorsey-Donlon Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
St. Anthony Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Parc Sans Souci
Parc Putnam
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Evangeline | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Evangeline Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Evangeline, Lafayette sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Evangeline, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $97,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$110,000
Median Sale Price
$97,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$102,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$94
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
639
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
2014
Months of Supply
5.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,292
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$695 - $995 per month
- Acadian Crossing/Utilities Included
- Studio-1 Bed
- 1-2 Baths
- 300+ Sq Ft
- 2032 NE Evangeline Throughway
- Lafayette, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
9,176
Median Age
37
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$31,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,670
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.2%
College Graduates
5.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
54
/ 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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