In Lafayette, Louisiana, the median home price is $239,419, compared with the Louisiana median of $211,928; median household income is $67,451; the population is 247,997; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 466.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.9 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Lafayette at a glance
Population
247,997
Median Household Income
$67,451
Typical Home Value
$239,419
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
466.5
Avg Commute Time
22.9
About Lafayette
Lafayette has a population of 247,997. The median home value is $239,419, 13% above the Louisiana median. Median household income is $67,451 (11% above the Louisiana median). The most populated towns are G, B, and F.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Lafayette
7 towns, by population.
County rankings in Louisiana
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- Counties Where Homes Sell Fastest
Lafayette at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Lafayette?
- Lafayette has a population of 247,997 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Lafayette?
- The median home value in Lafayette is $239,419. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Lafayette?
- Median household income in Lafayette is $67,451 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Lafayette in?
- Lafayette is in Louisiana.
- How many towns are in Lafayette?
- Lafayette contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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