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Cajun culture alive in St. Martin Parish
Located in South Louisiana, St. Martin Parish is a hotspot of Cajun culture, dating back to the exiled Acadians relocating from Canada to Louisiana. Today, St. Martin still holds onto its Cajun roots with its festivals and cuisine. “St. Martin is what Lafayette was 40 years ago,” says Realtor Denise Carlson with Savvy Team Realty and St. Martin resident for 25 years. “People here still have Cajun accents. It’s more laid back. More friendly. It’s a whole different atmosphere over here.”
Crawfish and catfish on every menu
Restaurants throughout St. Martin Parish showcase Cajun culture with robust menus featuring regional classics. In Henderson, Crawfish Town USA is situated in an authentic 50s barn and features crawfish etouffee and fried catfish on the menu. In Breaux Bridge, Café Sydnie Mae is known for its steaks and seafood, and brings a Cajun twist to brunch with omelets with crawfish and crab. Bayou Teche Brewery aims to craft beers that complement Cajun and Creole cuisine. For something sweet, Thee Heavenly Donut sells fried king cakes year-round alongside their fresh homemade donuts.
Local grocery stores are abundant throughout St. Martin Parish, like Joyce’s Supermarket in St. Martinville and Hebert’s of Henderson, but chains are also available across the municipalities. Residents can stop in the Super 1 Foods in Breaux Bridge or the Piggly Wiggly in Cecilia. “We have the things that we need from the larger communities here. We really don’t ever have to go into Lafayette if we don’t want to,” Carlson says.
Crawfish Town USA is the home of Cajun hospitality located in Henderson.
Vintage 19th century barn dining room of Crawfish Town USA.
Joyce's Super Market is where residents can stock up on their essentia
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Celebrate at the Crawfish Capital of the World
The Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival and Wooden Boat Congrés reenacts the arrival of the Acadians on the Bayou Teche. Locals wear historical dress and bear banners with family crests on them in a parade of wooden boats down the river. Throughout the day, people can learn about their Acadian roots and listen to Cajun music. The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival showcases the town as the Crawfish Capital of the World every May. In addition to food, the festival highlights Cajun music and dancing. Locals are crowned every year as part of the Crawfish Festival Royalty. Cycle Zydeco is a four-day cycling event that takes place across St. Martin Parish, Lafayette and the other surrounding parishes the week after Easter. Restaurants across the area offer special deals and live music to encourage bikers to stop in for a bite.
Birdwatching at Lake Martin
St. Martin boasts opportunities for hunting and fishing throughout the Atchafalaya Basin and the Bayou Teche running through it. “You see people out here, and their kids are out with them catching fish,” Carlson says. Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge is 15,000 acres of bayous, wetlands and oxbow lakes. Boat and paddle launches are scattered throughout the various bayous, encouraging visitors to explore the habitats and observe wildlife. Lake Martin offers cypress and tupelo swamps and bottomland hardwood forest spanning over 9,500 acres. Birdwatchers can find several species of water birds here, including Great Blue Heron, White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret.
Residents of St. Martin Parish fishing on the Lake Bigeaux.
Great Blue Herron seen at the Atchafalaya basin.
Bald cypress swamp habitats located in the Atchafalaya National Region.
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Acadian homes throughout the parish
Because St. Martin Parish is home to many individual municipalities, homebuyers can find all types of housing options here, from single-family homes to trailers. Acadian-style houses are common here, with long front porches and French-inspired sloping roofs. Newer developments feature New Traditional brick homes. Some houses even border the Bayou Teche. Sidewalks are uncommon in neighborhoods here, but carports are, often located on the side of the house with a brick partition hiding cars from the road. Older homes can start around $100,000, but newer developments and bigger lots can reach up to $450,000.
Located in St. Martin Parish, Acadian style home with solar panels on the roof.
In St. Martin Parish, cottages mingle with Acadian and ranch styles homes.
A modern, ranch style home with attached garage located in St. Martin Parish.
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Parks and Breaux Bridge schools
Served by the St. Martin Parish School District, the area has over 17 public schools, including Parks Primary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche. Fifth- through eighth-grade students can attend Parks Middle School, receiving a B-minus from Niche. Earning a C from Niche, Breaux Bridge High School offers several sports, including football, basketball, cross country, softball and powerlifting.
Breaux Bridge High School is a public school.
Parks Middle School is a public school.
Parks Primary School is a public school
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Driving through the parish
I-10 runs through Henderson and Breaux Bridge, connecting the parish to Lafayette and Baton Rouge. LA 31 links the communities within the parish. The parish also borders Lafayette Regional Airport. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital serves the area from Breaux Bridge.
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Parks in this Area
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Catahoula Park
Henry Guidry Memorial Park
West End Park
New Iberia City Park
Cajun Palms Playground
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Cecile Poche Memorial Park
Louisiana Airborne Memorial
Transit
Airport
Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field
67 min drive
Saint Martin Parish Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Martin Parish, Saint Martinville sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Martin Parish, Saint Martinville over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
36,676
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,603
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,881
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
15.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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