The old-fashioned Cajun lifestyle is alive and well in Scott. Sitting to the left of Lafayette, this suburb proudly bills itself as “the city where the West begins.” While it’s Lafayette Parish’s fourth-largest municipality, Scott sticks close to its roots as a semi-rural hub, bridging the gap between the dense Lafayette area to its east and the countryside near Duson to the west. As the state’s largest producer of Boudin sausage. Scott has stayed true to its identity, but this humble neighborhood still draws in residents searching for wide spaces, a retreat from the bustle of the city or both.
From simple homes to sizeable estates
“The market can vary from the small country cottages, which are the majority of the homes, up to the bigger homes out in the rural country areas,” says Selena Lormand, a Realtor with Keller Williams Acadiana. Lormand has more than 24 years of experience selling homes in the Acadiana region, including in Scott. Residents can find a mix of traditionally styled homes with brick exteriors, rancher-style houses and manufactured homes in Scott, as well as newer homes and Acadian-style estates on large lots. An average single-family home typically sells near the $227,000 mark, with some of the area’s most impressive residences selling for $500,000 or higher.
A quiet street offers a break from the hustle and bustle, just outside of Scott, Louisiana.
A colonial new build home on a fair sized lot in Scott, Louisiana.
A home sits on a large lot along the outskirts of Scott, Louisiana.
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Scott is located directly on the Interstate 10 route, making travel convenient.
Get to Lafayette fast on US-90
Commuters can expect a 5 mile drive from Scott to downtown Lafayette via US-90 E/Cameron Street. The town’s closest connections to the local transit system are the bus stops on Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The nearest hospital is Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, 4 miles from the center of Scott. Lafayette Regional Airport is about 8 miles away from town using Interstate 10 or US-90.
Boudin, beignets and everyday needs
“There are quite a few little restaurants right there in the middle of town,” Lormand says. As the state-designated “Boudin Capital of the World,” Scott residents can enjoy a variety of local vendors specializing in the sensational Cajun sausage and other meats. Don’s Specialty Meats, Grab-n-Geaux Smokehouse, and Billy’s Boudin and Cracklins specialize in Louisiana-style cuts of pork, beef, and chicken. For everyday grocery needs, Nunu’s Cajun Market, Piggly Wiggly and Super 1 Foods are each close by. Reliable dining options include The Coffee Depot for beignets and espresso, Cajan’s Eatery for breakfast and lunch and Fezzo’s Seafood, Steakhouse & Oyster Bar for refined Cajun supper fare. For dessert or a snack, Candyland Cottage and Ice Cream is a go-to stop for treats.
Cajan's Eatery, located in Scott, specializes in hot breakfast plates.
Residents enjoy a cozy ambiance at Fezzo's Seafood and Steakhouse in Scott, LA.
A shopper searches for a sweet treat at Candyland Cottage in Scott, Louisiana.
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Take the kids to baseball practice at Scott Park
Close to the town’s center, Scott Park is a local sports complex with baseball, basketball, softball, sand volleyball, and football facilities. Youth leagues are available for each sport and individuals can also make reservations for baseball or softball fields. The West Regional branch of the Lafayette Public Library system is close to the city’s southwest side, offering drive-thru services and a mix of community events. And next to the firehouse on Lions Club Road, Memramcook Park offers a playground, basketball court and tennis courts.
Scott Park offers five baseball fields for residents to play baseball on.
Residents can play basketball at Memramcook park in Scott, Louisiana.
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Expanding young minds at Lafayette Parish Schools
The Lafayette Parish School System serves students in the Scott area. Westside Elementary School earned B grades from both Niche users and the Louisiana Board of Education in 2022. Scott Middle serves students from sixth through eighth grade and holds a B-minus score on Niche. Acadiana High holds a B-minus rank with Niche users, and its football team has won six state championships since 2006.
Westside Elementary School serves grades K-5 in the Scott area.
Scott Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the greater Scott area.
Acadiana High School offers classes for grades 9-12 in Scott, Louisiana.
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Local fun in Scott
Families looking for a way to enjoy some bonding time outside of the house can stop by Epic Family Entertainment Center. This indoor fun park offers an arcade, laser tag, climbing walls and virtual reality games. Families can also enjoy regular cornhole tournaments. Closer to the town center, Ray’s Card Catalog regularly hosts trading card tournaments for Magic: The Gathering and others, while Legends of Lafayette serves up daily drink specials and American fare. The annual Boudin Festival also rolls through Scott each summer, featuring plenty of food options, music, a beauty pageant and arts and crafts from local vendors.
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