Housing by town in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Lafayette Parish, Louisiana has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,057 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $874 in 2015–2019 (+20.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ossun has the highest median gross rent ($1,296) and Duson the lowest ($743).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,057 (±$25)
- Households that rent
- 34.5%
- Median household income
- $67,451
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in Lafayette Parish
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broussard | $1,010 | 16.7% | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,574 |
| Carencro | $944 | 33.6% | $63,401 | $214,800 | $904 |
| Duson | $743 | 37.6% | $25,054 | $54,300 | $215 |
| Lafayette | $1,100 | 46.9% | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,482 |
| Milton | — | 10.3% | $105,625 | $264,800 | $1,570 |
| Ossun | $1,296 | 24.1% | $40,810 | — | $378 |
| Scott | $1,052 | 24.9% | $56,299 | $170,300 | $993 |
| Youngsville | $1,278 | 12.6% | $105,876 | $287,700 | $1,902 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,000 | $31,650 | $50,600 |
| 2 people | $21,700 | $36,150 | $57,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,650 | $65,050 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,150 | $72,250 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,800 | $78,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,400 | $83,850 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,000 | $89,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,600 | $95,400 |
How the places in Lafayette Parish rank across Louisiana
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Crime reported to police in Lafayette Parish
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,688 | 714 | 6,935 | 2,932 | 236,519 | 5 of 6 |
| 2025 | 1,741 | 727 | 5,657 | 2,362 | 239,527 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lafayette Parish recorded 1,741 violent and 5,657 property crimes, 727 and 2,362 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lafayette Parish, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Police Department | 122,489 | 1,385 | 4,252 |
| Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office | 77,451 | 207 | 733 |
| Youngsville Police Department | 19,873 | — | — |
| Broussard Police Department | 15,790 | 32 | 287 |
| Carencro Police Department | 13,973 | 53 | 223 |
| Scott Police Department | 9,824 | 64 | 162 |
ZIP codes in Lafayette Parish
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70506 | 42,318 | $1,042 | $218,000 | $57,379 | 50.4% |
| 70508 | 40,592 | $1,239 | $305,300 | $86,005 | 38.1% |
| 70592 | 32,167 | $893 | $259,700 | $93,204 | 12.9% |
| 70503 | 28,643 | $1,150 | $341,300 | $94,688 | 34.3% |
| 70501 | 26,465 | $936 | $116,900 | $33,365 | 58.8% |
| 70520 | 20,390 | $1,085 | $207,500 | $62,575 | 20.5% |
| 70507 | 20,096 | $927 | $212,400 | $64,049 | 28.2% |
| 70518 | 17,263 | $992 | $297,900 | $106,710 | 15.7% |
| 70529 | 12,949 | $849 | $199,800 | $51,632 | 25.8% |
| 70583 | 8,386 | $1,017 | $141,000 | $51,470 | 28.4% |
| 70558 | 24 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
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Questions about Lafayette Parish
What is the crime rate in Lafayette Parish?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lafayette Parish recorded 727 violent and 2,362 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,741 violent and 5,657 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lafayette Parish has the highest rent?
Ossun has the highest median gross rent, $1,296 (±$94) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lafayette Parish has the lowest rent?
Duson has the lowest median gross rent, $743 (±$331) a month.
What is the median rent in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana?
The median gross rent in Lafayette Parish is $1,057 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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