Mills North
Suburban Neighborhood in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish 70501
Simple homes and a few elaborate manors
Single-story homes with one to two bedrooms make up most of Mills North’s home market, with an average home value of $60,000. Residents can also find other home styles in the area, including Cape Cods, Craftsman and rancher-style homes and some secluded French-style estates. The area has an equal number of owners and renters, and most homes can be found for less than $100,000.
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Enjoy days out at Dorsey Park
The Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Center at Dorsey Park is a hub for community outreach and activities in Mills North. The center offers Meals on Wheels programs, early voting for local elections, a library branch and complimentary Wi-Fi. Residents can also find an indoor pool and a walking trail on the grounds, and the center’s gym is available for hosting community events. Residents can also enjoy games of basketball or picnics at St. Anthony Park near Arthur Street or take the kids to the playground at the nearby J. Wallace James Park on Hopkins Street in the West End.
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Winning women’s basketball at Lafayette High
The Lafayette Parish School System serves students in the Mills North part of town. JW Faulk Elementary School offers free tutoring for students through a partnership with Sylvan Learning of Acadiana and follows goals set by the school district for year-over-year improvement. The school holds a C grade with Niche users. Lafayette Middle School also holds a C grade. Lafayette High School’s Lady Lions basketball team won the Division 1 Select State Championship in 2023. The school holds an A grade on Niche.Learn new skills at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center
The MLK Rec Center hosts a variety of enrichment programs for locals to enjoy. Residents can stop by throughout the week to learn how to play the piano, enjoy senior-friendly aerobics classes or help young ones learn life skills at Cub Scouts meetings. The center also hosts all-ages basketball leagues and youth volleyball.
Get there with Interstate 10 or University Avenue
North University Avenue serves as Mills North’s primary north-south thoroughfare, while the neighborhood is bordered by Interstate 10 to the north and Cameron Street to the south. The neighborhood connects to surrounding areas through West Willow Street. The Lafayette Transit System connects Mills North passengers to the greater Lafayette area with stops along University Avenue, Gilman Road, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Residents commuting into the downtown area can expect a commute of about 2 miles. For longer trips to northern Louisiana or the New Orleans area, residents can use Interstate 49/US 90.Local stops and national favorites
Residents can find a range of regional and national retailers bordering the Mills North area. Cracker Barrel, Church’s Texas Chicken and McDonald’s operate near the neighborhood’s entrance to Interstate 10 at University Avenue. Near the west side of the neighborhood at Willow Street and University Avenue, Family Dollar and Dollar General both offer everyday items. Following Willow Street 2 miles east into the Evangeline area, Super 1 Foods is a dependable stop for groceries, while DD’s Discounts offers marked-down clothing and other items. The Northgate Mall hosts a mix of local businesses, with national brands like The Home Depot, Sonic, Checkers and Popeyes. Other local stops include T & J Grocery, which offers house-made boudin, and Express Donuts, where residents can also find pretzel dogs and kolach.
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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 Mills North
$110,000 Price
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Blake Weaver
Blake Weaver
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(337) 345-6485
144 Total Sales
1 in Mills North
$7,000 Price
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Grace Guo
GG
Grace Guo
Responds QuicklyThe Gleason Group
(337) 329-8441
8 Total Sales
1 in Mills North
$27,000 Price
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Cheryl Beaver
Cheryl Beaver
Responds QuicklyOn Point Realty
(337) 252-2593
53 Total Sales
1 in Mills North
$120,000 Price
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Charlotte Ducote
Charlotte Ducote
Responds QuicklyEXP Realty, LLC
(337) 273-0553
108 Total Sales
1 in Mills North
$25,000 Price
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Sean Hettich
Sean Hettich
Responds QuicklyDistrict South Real Estate Co.
(337) 317-4591
512 Total Sales
1 in Mills North
$68,000 Price
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
Debaillon Park
Dorsey-Donlon Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
St. Anthony Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Oaklawn Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Parc Putnam
J W James Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mills North | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 8 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mills North Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mills North, Lafayette sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mills North, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $71,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$120,000
Median Sale Price
$71,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$138,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$109
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
200
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
2020
Months of Supply
6.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,106
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,227
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,793
Median Age
40
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,208
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$32,724
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
63.8%
Significantly below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
6.4%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
2.1%
% Population in Labor Force
58.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
46
/ 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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