River Oaks
Suburban Neighborhood in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish 70501, 70508
History of the people
The region where Lafayette is located is called Acadiana to honor the first French settlers who made their way into Louisiana, along with Creole and Native Americans. Vermilionville Living History & Folklife Park depicts the history of those people in the Lafayette area. The facility acts as a village, telling the tale through guided tours, costumed artisans, live music and dancing. At the Acadian Culture Center, a film is shown every hour that depicts how Acadians became Louisiana’s Cajuns. Homes in the village are recreated to be true to the late 18th and early to mid-19th centuries. There’s also a restaurant on-site serving Cajun and Creole food.There are plenty of parks to peruse
Beaver Park is near the Vermilionville Historic Village, where the river can be enjoyed with a boat ramp and pier. There’s also a fishing pond. There are about 70 acres of fun on land with a tennis center, ballparks and a playground. Heymann Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, lighted tennis courts, a half-mile jogging trail and a children’s playground. “Pa” Davis Park has a one-mile jogging trail and the Bowles Activity Center, which can be rented out for social gatherings. This park also has an 18-hole disc golf course.
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One of the largest school districts in the state
Students living in River Oaks can attend schools in the Lafayette Parish School District, serving over 30,000 students. Some students begin at J. Wallace James Elementary School with a B-plus overall grade on Niche. The school is not zoned for specific students; it’s an arts and technology academy that students choose to attend. Paul Breaux Middle School has a 20-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio with a B overall grade. Comeaux High School has one of the top FFA programs in the state. The school gets a B-minus overall grade on Niche.
The neighborhood watering hole
Near the Surrey Bridge that goes over the Vermilion River is a place called Somewhere Else’s Bar and Grill. There are dart boards, a pool table and bingo every other week inside. There’s also an outdoor patio where drinks and food can be enjoyed. For grocery items, Stop and Buy is about a 5-minute drive.Affordability and friendliness
It’s often heard that collections of homes in certain parts of the country have friendly people. “I don’t know if it’s the southern charm coming through, but people here genuinely care about each other,” says Sue Dupont, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker and about 20 years of experience selling in the Acadiana area. “That’s just the vibe here: people care about you and want to ensure you’re doing okay. It’s practically second nature.” The houses in River Oaks are lined up along narrow streets with neighbors close. Most of the architectural styles are mid-20th century ranch-style homes along with bungalows. “For a large metropolitan area, the house value per square foot can’t be beaten,” Dupont says. “It’s common to find a house in the $200,000 range, but plenty are below that number.” Some outliers include a house close to the Oakbourne County Club, which is over 6,000 square feet and has four bedrooms and seven bathrooms. Even that house is priced at $730,000. The average price per square foot in River Oaks is $98, with the average single-family home size at around 1,900 square feet.
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Close to bus routes
Pinhoook Road and Surrey Street are a couple of major roads where the Lafayette Transit System has bus stops. The fixed-route buses run from 5:45 in the morning until 10:30 pm. Four routes cover specific parts of the city that run all night. The nearest hospital is 7 miles away at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Catching a flight or picking up friends or family at the airport is less than five minutes to the south.
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Jeff Stapleton
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Charles Ditch
Charles Ditch
Keaty Real Estate Team
(337) 545-2526
56 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$60,000 Price
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Tina Jones
Tina Jones
LPT Realty, LLC
(337) 270-2487
35 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$153,000 Price
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Ryan Petticrew
RP
Ryan Petticrew
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 520-8162
146 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$139,900 Price
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Zed LaCour
Zed LaCour
Responds QuicklyPMI Integrity Properties
(337) 473-2854
37 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$115,000 Price
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Rose Chaisson
RC
Rose Chaisson
Responds QuicklyLatter & Blum
(337) 279-3244
56 Total Sales
1 in River Oaks
$335,000 Price
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Michael Chapple
Michael Chapple
Responds QuicklyLatter & Blum
(337) 358-6303
66 Total Sales
2 in River Oaks
$150K - $435K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Beavers Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Heymann Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Dalton "Pee Wee" Leblanc Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
F E 'Pa' Davis Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Mouton Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Parc Sans Souci
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | River Oaks | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
River Oaks Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in River Oaks, Lafayette sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in River Oaks, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $130,000, down 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$159,000
Median Sale Price
$130,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$167,945
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$85,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$97
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
346
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
5.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,733
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,313
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$999 - $1,500 per month
- Riverside At Oakbourne Townhomes
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 900+ Sq Ft
- 3600 E SiMcOe St
- Lafayette, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,246
Median Age
46
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$14,885
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,609
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
47.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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