Home prices
The median home in Lafayette is valued at $195,400. This is roughly $23,880 (13%) higher compared to its nearby areas.It is approximately $22,100 (10%) lower in comparison to the United States as a whole, and is approximately $21,400 (12%) higher compared to the city of Baton Rouge.
Rents
In Lafayette the median rent is $890 a month. In comparison to the surrounding areas it is approximately $47 (5%) lower.It is roughly $172 (16%) lower compared to the United States as a whole, and is roughly $11 (1%) higher in comparison to the city of Baton Rouge.
Nearby places
Scott
Scott is Lafayette's neighbor to the northwest. Its real estate prices are a lot less expensive. The median home value in Scott is $137,600, which works out to $57,800 (42%) lower than Lafayette. Rent there is somewhat less expensive. In Scott the median rent is $841 a month, which is $49 (5%) lower than Lafayette.
Broussard
Broussard is Lafayette's neighbor to the southeast. The real estate prices there are somewhat more expensive. The median home in Broussard costs $214,400, which comes out to $19,000 (8%) higher than Lafayette. The rent there is somewhat more expensive. Broussard's median monthly rent is $1,210, which is $320 (26%) higher than Lafayette.
Carencro
Carencro is Lafayette's neighbor to the north. Housing prices there are a bit less expensive. The value of the median home in Carencro is $167,300, which comes out to $28,100 (16%) lower than Lafayette. Rents there are a little less expensive. In Carencro the median monthly rent is $759, which comes out to $131 (17%) lower than Lafayette.
Youngsville
Youngsville is Lafayette's neighbor to the south. Its real estate prices are a little more expensive. The median home in Youngsville is valued at $222,800, which is $27,400 (12%) higher than Lafayette. Rents there are a little more expensive. Youngsville's median monthly rent is $1,150, which comes out to $260 (22%) higher than Lafayette.
Ossun
Ossun is approximately 6 miles northwest from Lafayette. Real estate prices there are a lot less expensive. The median home in Ossun is valued at $115,500, which is $79,900 (69%) lower than Lafayette. Its rents are a bit less expensive. The median monthly rent in Ossun is $725, which is $165 (22%) lower than Lafayette.
