Living in Lafayette (Louisiana)
Lafayette (Louisiana) is a city in Louisiana, United States, home to 121,374 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 8%, #697 of 9,771), remote workers (top 9%, #604 of 7,271), first-time home buyers (top 11%, #834 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lafayette (Louisiana)
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 12 min and sets around 0:12; in late June it sets around 3:13.
How Lafayette (Louisiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,633 of 11,898 | #2 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 59 | #697 of 9,771 | #3 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #2,672 of 8,006 | #2 of 110 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,392 of 6,237 | #2 of 83 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,536 of 9,474 | #1 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,548 of 9,474 | #1 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #3,210 of 10,762 | #5 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | 57 | #2,015 of 4,537 | #14 of 60 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #1,813 of 4,444 | #12 of 56 | Map |
| DINKS | 58 | #2,061 of 3,053 | #15 of 36 | Map |
| Remote worker | 67 | #604 of 7,271 | #1 of 108 | Map |
| Commuter | 75 | #752 of 6,227 | #3 of 84 | Map |
| Car-free household | 64 | #1,327 of 3,933 | #9 of 54 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #834 of 8,006 | #1 of 110 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 53 | #2,508 of 12,111 | #8 of 199 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #1,918 of 4,114 | #16 of 54 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,839 of 7,271 | #19 of 108 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #5,523 of 9,474 | #5 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,471 of 18,063 | #188 of 316 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,472 of 16,523 | #139 of 277 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #9,755 of 18,063 | #191 of 316 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,918 of 16,523 | #18 of 277 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #3,796 of 21,167 | #22 of 369 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #3,863 of 12,111 | #1 of 199 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 60 | #4,609 of 12,111 | #22 of 199 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #999 of 4,750 | #12 of 62 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Scott 7 km
- Broussard 10 km
- Carencro 11 km
- Breaux Bridge 13 km
- Youngsville (Louisiana) 14 km
- Saint Martinville 21 km
- Rayne 24 km
- Abbeville (Louisiana) 30 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.