Living in Lake Charles
Lake Charles is a large place in Louisiana, United States, home to 76,070 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 36%, #4,318 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 47%, #5,646 of 12,111), low-income households (top 50%, #4,852 of 9,771).
See Lake Charles on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lake Charles
- The landscape belongs to Atlantic coastal plain.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 12 min and sets around 0:17; in late June it sets around 3:17.
How Lake Charles 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 | 24 | #11,014 of 11,898 | #90 of 168 | Map |
| Low-income household | 39 | #4,852 of 9,771 | #81 of 158 | Map |
| Low-income family | 31 | #6,801 of 8,006 | #68 of 110 | Map |
| Single parent | 30 | #5,742 of 6,237 | #56 of 83 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,813 of 9,474 | #46 of 132 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #7,907 of 9,474 | #54 of 132 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #7,003 of 10,762 | #63 of 174 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,176 of 7,271 | #61 of 108 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 25 | #7,347 of 8,006 | #95 of 110 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,318 of 12,111 | #43 of 199 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 28 | #5,878 of 7,271 | #57 of 108 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 40 | #7,819 of 9,474 | #47 of 132 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 43 | #11,488 of 18,063 | #189 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 | 13 | #11,134 of 16,523 | #103 of 277 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #10,078 of 18,063 | #208 of 316 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #9,872 of 16,523 | #74 of 277 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #7,407 of 21,167 | #58 of 369 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,646 of 12,111 | #5 of 199 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #4,933 of 6,413 | #75 of 127 | Map |
| Business owner | 19 | #9,866 of 12,111 | #106 of 199 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Prien 8 km
- Moss Bluff 10 km
- Sulphur (Louisiana) 17 km
- Jennings (Louisiana) 53 km
- Orange (Texas) 53 km
- Bridge City (Texas) 65 km
- DeRidder 71 km
- Groves 75 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.