136 Tissington St · Lafayette, LA
Flood risk 4/10 · Minor
- FEMA flood zone
- X (unshaded)
- Chance of flooding over 30 yrs
- 0.2%
- Est. flood insurance / yr
- $507 – $1,088
Fire risk 1/10 · Minimal
- Est. fire insurance / yr
- $1,269 – $2,357
Heat risk 8/10 · Major
- Hot days now (above 109°F)
- 7 days/yr
- Hot days in 30 yrs
- 21 days/yr
Wind risk 9/10 · Severe
- Chance of severe wind over 30 yrs
- 99.0%
Air-quality risk 2/10 · Minimal
- Unhealthy air days now
- 0 days/yr
- Unhealthy air days in 30 yrs
- 1 days/yr
Risk factors via First Street. Map © Google.
Why this score? — see what drove the B grade
The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).
- Cash flow +30.0/30.0
- ARV discount +10.8/15.0
- DSCR +10.0/10.0
- 1% rule +9.7/10.0
- Rent growth +4.3/5.0
- Schools +3.6/10.0
- Livability +3.5/5.0
- Condition / age +2.5/5.0
- Appreciation +0.0/10.0
$64,000
🖨 Deal sheet (PDF) 📄 Offer letter ✓ Due diligence
Listing remarks MLS
This charming, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located just off the Evangeline Thruway in upper Lafayette and offers comfortable, easy living with classic 1950s character. The 843-square-foot layout features an open living space with wood floors, no carpet, and a simple, functional design. A covered front porch provides a welcoming spot to relax, while the large backyard offers plenty of outdoor space.Additional features include a durable metal roof and a detached one-car garage. A washer/dryer combo, refrigerator, and free-standing gas range will remain, adding everyday convenience. Situated on a manageable 0.14-acre lot, this cozy home combines charm, efficiency, and a great location close to major routes and local amenities.
Key facts
- Covered front porch
- Durable metal roof
- Large backyard
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What this means for you Summary
Snapshot
- This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $64k.
Deal economics
- At list price, monthly cash flow is $343 ($4k/yr) — positive.
- The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
- Meets the 1% rule at list price ($942 rent vs $64k).
- Recommended offer: $58k (9.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
- Cap rate 12.7% vs local median 4.7% in Lafayette — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.
Location & tenants
- Location reads 70/100 on livability (#63 in LA) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: amenities C-, employment C-, crime F.
- Lafayette Parish (urban): math 38% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #19 of 98 in LA (top 19%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
- Market conditions: Rents rising fast (+7.3%/yr); 246 active listings in the ZIP; 32 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 22d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 41% of comp listings sitting > 30 days — soft ceiling on asking rent; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 1,585 units permitted in Lafayette Parish in 2024 (10 in 5+ unit buildings).
- This rent runs 34% of the median local income ($33k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.
Forward outlook
- Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $442 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
- Lafayette County population projected at +34% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
- At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 7.3% rent growth), your $18k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
Negotiation context
- It's been on market 112 days — a 9% lower offer ($58k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
- 8 sale attempts since 20y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $9k (12%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
Risks & watch-outs
- Watch-outs: built in 1950 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
- Climate carrying-cost: severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→21/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.
Questions for the listing agent
- It's been on market 112 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 9% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
- Built in 1950 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
- Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
- Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
- Schools are B-rated — typically a magnet for longer-tenancy family renters. What's the average tenant stay here, and is there a school-zone premium baked into asking?
- Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
- What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
- What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
- How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.
Investment metrics
- 1% rule
- 1.47% ✓
- Cap rate
- 12.72%
- Cash-on-cash
- 22.96%
- DSCR
- 2.02
- GRM
- 5.7
CMA / ARV
- ARV (median comp)
- $69,046
- List price
- $64,000
- Delta
- -7.31%
- Verdict
- FAIR
- Comps
- 20 within 1.0 mi
Show comp detail 9 sales within ~0.75 mi
| Address | Dist | Beds/Ba | Sqft | Sold | Price | $/sf | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310 Sampson St | 0.21mi | 2/1.0 | 925 (+10%) | 0mo | $17,000 | $18 | 74 |
| 382 Sunset Dr | 0.58mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 857 (+2%) | 4mo | $76,500 | $89 | 62 |
| 505 Sherman St | 0.64mi | 2/1.0 | 750 (-11%) | 2mo | $100,000 | $133 | 50 |
| 114 Randolph Dr | 0.60mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 920 (+9%) | 7mo | $74,000 | $80 | 46 |
| 403 Railroad St | 0.66mi | 2/1.0 | 724 (-14%) | 8mo | $75,000 | $104 | 39 |
| 162 Sherwood Dr | 0.62mi | 3/1.0 (+1) | 900 (+7%) | 20mo | $81,000 | $90 | 38 |
| 800 N St Antoine St | 0.75mi | 2/1.0 | 742 (-12%) | 14mo | $95,000 | $128 | 34 |
| 810 N St Antoine St | 0.75mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 967 (+15%) | 3mo | $161,600 | $167 | 29 |
| 804 N Saint Antoine St | 0.75mi | 3/2.0 (+1) | 967 (+15%) | 20mo | $165,500 | $171 | 15 |
Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.
Projected returns pro-forma
-3.0% appreciation · 7.35% rent growth · sell at horizon
- IRR
- 20.5%
- Equity multiple
- 1.88×
- Total profit
- $15,763
- Equity at exit
- $9,543
- IRR
- 31.4%
- Equity multiple
- 4.41×
- Total profit
- $61,128
- Equity at exit
- $5,534
Cash invested: $17,920 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.
Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology
- Overall (STATE)
- 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
- State Louisiana
- 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+12
- County
- — inherits STATE
- City
- — inherits STATE
ZIP-level market 70501
- Rents YoY
- 7.3%
- Active inventory
- 246
- Price-to-rent
- 5.7×
Monthly cashflow live
- Estimated rent
- $942 high interval (Pro) →
- Mortgage (P&I)
- −$336
- Tax from tax record
- −$39 /mo · $469/yr
- Insurance
- −$27
- HOA
- −$0
- Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt
- −$198
- Net cashflow
- $343
Break-even live
Sensitivity live
| Price | -10% $379 | -5% $361 | +0% $343 | +5% $325 | +10% $307 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | -10% $268 | -5% $306 | +0% $343 | +5% $380 | +10% $417 |
| Rate | -1.0pp $375 | -0.5pp $359 | base $343 | +0.5pp $326 | +1.0pp $309 |
UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt
Financing live
Cash to close
- Down payment
- $16,000
- Closing costs
- $1,920
- Reserves months
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- Total cash needed
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Loan-product check · same deal, 3 products live
Conventional
25% down · 7.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Personal DTI + credit; lowest rate.
DSCR
20% down · 8.5% · 30yr
- Down + closing
- —
- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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No personal income docs; deal must DSCR.
Hard money
10% down · 12.0% · 12mo
- Down + closing
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- Monthly P&I
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- Monthly cashflow
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- DSCR
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- Eligible?
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Short-term bridge; refi at stabilization.
Rent comps 32 comps
| Address | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | $/sqft | DOM | Units | Dist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 Tissington St Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 956 | $775 | $0.81 | 44d | 1 | 0.13mi |
| 301 Sampson St Lafayette, LA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 545 | $750 | $1.38 | 14d | 1 | 0.22mi |
| 313 Hobson St Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,100 | $1.10 | 21d | 1 | 0.25mi |
| 206 N Washington St Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 900 | $900 | $1.00 | 21d | 1 | 0.58mi |
| 1030 9th St Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $800 | $1.00 | 44d | 1 | 0.71mi |
| 406 Voorhies St Unit B Lafayette, LA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 575 | $825 | $1.43 | 21d | 1 | 0.77mi |
| 610 Sunset Dr Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $800 | $0.80 | 44d | 1 | 0.89mi |
| 810 Fairmont Ln Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $992 | $0.99 | 44d | 1 | 0.99mi |
| 127 Nancy Ln Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 600 | $850 | $1.42 | 21d | 1 | 1.04mi |
| 125 Nancy Ln Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 600 | $850 | $1.42 | 21d | 1 | 1.04mi |
| 124 E Main St Lafayette, LA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 789 | $1,380 | $1.75 | 14d | 7 | 1.04mi |
| 241 N Pine St Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 864 | $950 | $1.10 | 44d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 617 E Vermilion St Unit C Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 625 | $1,199 | $1.92 | 14d | 1 | 1.05mi |
| 215 Peggy St Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1100 | $1,100 | $1.00 | 21d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 215 Peggy St Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1100 | $1,100 | $1.00 | 14d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 815 Martin Luther King Junior Dr Apt 29 Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 873 | $800 | $0.92 | 21d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 815 Martin Luther King Junior Dr Unit 40 Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 873 | $800 | $0.92 | 44d | 1 | 1.07mi |
| 503 Joan St Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1000 | $1,400 | $1.40 | 21d | 1 | 1.12mi |
| 402 Lamar St Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 770 | $825 | $1.07 | 44d | 1 | 1.14mi |
| 1901 W University Ave Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 600 | $800 | $1.33 | 14d | 1 | 1.25mi |
| 1120 S Washington St Unit A Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 2.0 | 892 | $2,200 | $2.47 | 14d | 1 | 1.26mi |
| 1120 S Washington St Unit B Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1030 | $2,400 | $2.33 | 14d | 1 | 1.26mi |
| 406 Silkwood St Unit D Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 800 | $850 | $1.06 | 44d | 1 | 1.26mi |
| 405 E Convent St Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 847 | $1,125 | $1.33 | 44d | 1 | 1.28mi |
| 106 Ash Ln Unit A Lafayette, LA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 657 | $1,595 | $2.43 | 14d | 1 | 1.32mi |
| 246 Paul Breaux Ave Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 1.0 | 989 | $1,100 | $1.11 | 44d | 1 | 1.34mi |
| 305 General Mouton Ave Unit B Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 750 | $1,250 | $1.67 | 14d | 1 | 1.35mi |
| 327 General Mouton Ave Lafayette, LA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 580 | $800 | $1.38 | 44d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 317 W University Ave Apt 4 Lafayette, LA | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1000 | $1,100 | $1.10 | 44d | 1 | 1.37mi |
| 908 Lamar St Unit 108 Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1050 | $1,025 | $0.98 | 14d | 1 | 1.39mi |
| 111 Sternberg Dr Lafayette, LA | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1050 | $900 | $0.86 | 44d | 1 | 1.46mi |
| 1501 W Saint Mary Blvd Unit B Lafayette, LA | 2.0 | 1.0 | 832 | $1,000 | $1.20 | 14d | 1 | 1.48mi |
Listing history 24 events
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2026-06-05statusdays on market $64,000 Pending 112 DOM
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2026-06-03days on market $64,000 Active 111 DOM
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2026-06-02days on market $64,000 Active 110 DOM
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2026-06-01days on market $64,000 Active 109 DOM
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2026-05-31days on market $64,000 Active 108 DOM
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2026-05-30days on market $64,000 Active 107 DOM
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2026-04-24price $64,000 731-char remark
Show marketing remark (731 chars)
This charming, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located just off the Evangeline Thruway in upper Lafayette and offers comfortable, easy living with classic 1950s character. The 843-square-foot layout features an open living space with wood floors, no carpet, and a simple, functional design. A covered front porch provides a welcoming spot to relax, while the large backyard offers plenty of outdoor space.Additional features include a durable metal roof and a detached one-car garage. A washer/dryer combo, refrigerator, and free-standing gas range will remain, adding everyday convenience. Situated on a manageable 0.14-acre lot, this cozy home combines charm, efficiency, and a great location close to major routes and local amenities.
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2026-03-13price $69,500 731-char remark
Show marketing remark (731 chars)
This charming, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located just off the Evangeline Thruway in upper Lafayette and offers comfortable, easy living with classic 1950s character. The 843-square-foot layout features an open living space with wood floors, no carpet, and a simple, functional design. A covered front porch provides a welcoming spot to relax, while the large backyard offers plenty of outdoor space.Additional features include a durable metal roof and a detached one-car garage. A washer/dryer combo, refrigerator, and free-standing gas range will remain, adding everyday convenience. Situated on a manageable 0.14-acre lot, this cozy home combines charm, efficiency, and a great location close to major routes and local amenities.
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2026-02-10$73,000 Active 731-char remark
Show marketing remark (731 chars)
This charming, 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is located just off the Evangeline Thruway in upper Lafayette and offers comfortable, easy living with classic 1950s character. The 843-square-foot layout features an open living space with wood floors, no carpet, and a simple, functional design. A covered front porch provides a welcoming spot to relax, while the large backyard offers plenty of outdoor space.Additional features include a durable metal roof and a detached one-car garage. A washer/dryer combo, refrigerator, and free-standing gas range will remain, adding everyday convenience. Situated on a manageable 0.14-acre lot, this cozy home combines charm, efficiency, and a great location close to major routes and local amenities.
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2026-02-09historical $900
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2025-12-23$900
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2025-12-23historical $900
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2025-12-20$900
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2025-09-20historical $900
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2025-08-09$900
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2024-05-28historical $900
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2024-05-16$900
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2023-01-26soldstatus $218,393
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2022-12-03$62,000 Active
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2011-09-16soldstatus $47,900
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2011-09-16soldstatus $47,900
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2011-07-14$48,500
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2006-03-24soldstatus $39,000
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2006-03-01$42,500
ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot
backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.
Tax reassessment forecast LA · Resets to sale price
- Current annual tax
- $469 · $39/mo
- Projected year-2 tax
- $469 · $39/mo
- Expected delta
- $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)
ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.
Climate risk First Street
- Flood 4/10 Moderate FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 20% chance over 30 yrs
- Wildfire 1/10 Low
- Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥109°F today · 21 d/yr by 30 yrs out
- Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
- Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 1 by 30 yrs out
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Walkable amenities ~0.75 mi
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Taxation est. · year 1
- Rental income
- $11,306
- − Mortgage interest
- −$3,585
- − Property taxes
- −$469
- − Insurance
- −$320
- − Repairs & maintenance
- −$904
- − Management
- −$904
- − Depreciation
- −$1,862
- Taxable income
- $3,261
- Est. tax owed @ 24.0%
- −$783
- After-tax cash flow
- $3,332/yr
For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.
Schools (NCES district)
- District
- Lafayette Parish
- NCES district ID
- 2200870
- Math proficiency
- 38% ▼ -32.00%
- Reading proficiency
- 46% ▼ -24.00%
- Median HH income
- $50,238
- Composite
- 36.15/100
- National rank
- #4741
- State rank
- #19 of 98 in LA
Livability — Lafayette
- Score
- 70/100
- State rank
- #63
- US rank
- #8133
Category grades
Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.
Census & demographics
- Census place
- Lafayette, LA
- County
- Lafayette Parish · 207,544 people
- City population
- 158,114
- Metro
- Lafayette, LA
- Population (ZIP)
- 26,465
- Household income
- $33,365
- Rent vs Own
- Severe rent burden
- 2089.0
Population outlook (Lafayette County) Hauer SSP2
- Today (2025)
- 280,930 people
- By 2030
- 301,092 · +7.2%
- By 2040
- 339,456 · +20.8%
- By 2050
- 375,156 · +33.5%
- By 2075
- 451,672 · +60.8%
- By 2100
- 497,203 · +77.0%
Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023
- Neighborhood character
- Predominantly Black (73%)
- Race & ethnicity
- Black 73% White 18% Two or more races 6% Hispanic / Latino 4%
- Common ancestry
- Lithuanian 4%
- Foreign-born
- 2% · Canada
- Languages at home
- 95% English-only · Spanish 3% French/Haitian/Cajun 2%
Political lean MEDSL · Lafayette
- 2024 margin
- Solid R (+31.4) · D 33.5% · R 64.8% · Other 1.7%
- 2008→2024 swing
- -0.1pp no change · 2008: -31.3pp · 2024: -31.4pp
- All cycles
- 2024: R+31.4 2020: R+28.7 2016: R+33.6 2012: R+33.7 2008: R+31.3
Not yet ingested
- Civics
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Market trends
- HPI YoY
- ▼ -108.63%
- Current HPI
- 81.2963
- Rent YoY
- ▲ 7.35%
- Metro
- Lafayette, LA
- State GDP YoY
- ▲ 3.29%
- F500 in state
- 10
Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in LA)
| Industry | F500 HQs | Revenue |
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| Telecommunications | 2 | $23B |
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| Utilities | 1 | $12B |
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| Wholesale / Distribution | 1 | $5B |
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| Advertising | 1 | $2B |
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Price history
+50.6% since first listed18 events — show timeline
- 2026-04-24 Price Changed $64,000 AcadianaMLS
- 2026-03-13 Price Changed $69,500 AcadianaMLS
- 2026-02-10 Listed $73,000 AcadianaMLS
- 2026-02-09 Rental Removed $900 RAAMLS
- 2025-12-23 Listed for Rent $900 RAAMLS
- 2025-12-23 Rental Removed $900 APPFOLIO
- 2025-12-20 Listed for Rent $900 APPFOLIO
- 2025-09-20 Rental Removed $900 RAAMLS
- 2025-08-09 Listed for Rent $900 RAAMLS
- 2024-05-28 Rental Removed $900 RAAMLS
- 2024-05-16 Listed for Rent $900 RAAMLS
- 2023-01-26 Sold (Public Records) $218,393 Public Records
- 2022-12-03 Listed $62,000 AcadianaMLS
- 2011-09-16 Sold (Public Records) $47,900 Public Records
- 2011-09-16 Sold (MLS) $47,900 AcadianaMLS
- 2011-07-14 Listed $48,500 AcadianaMLS
- 2006-03-24 Sold (MLS) $39,000 AcadianaMLS
- 2006-03-01 Listed $42,500 AcadianaMLS
Property tax history
+3.1%/yrLatest (2025): $469 · -1.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.
Cash-flow waterfall
monthlySold comps — $/sqft
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