Living in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana

Lafayette Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 240,098, part of the Lafayette, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Lafayette.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,318/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $228K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 64°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Lafayette Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 35 and a moderately educated workforce (33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.