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These days, finding an affordable place to live in the Lafayette area can be challenging. Home prices in Lafayette are now at a median cost of $243,117, higher than the Louisiana average of $194,522.
The average cost of rent is $1,029/mo in Lafayette, primarily driven by the current value of real estate in the Lafayette area. While nearly 44.24% of residents own their homes outright in Lafayette, 35.25% rent.
Housing affordability isn’t just about home prices, though. The average household income in Lafayette is $6,239 per month. Households that rent pay about 16.49% of their income on rent here. Lafayette's most expensive areas are in the southwestern regions, while the cheapest areas are in the northwestern parts of the city.
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