Life In Lafayette, Louisiana
Located in southern Louisiana, in Lafayette Parish, Lafayette celebrates Mardi Gras each February. Enjoy a variety of parades, parties, and special events featuring marching bands, intricately costumed dancers, and traditional Mardi Gras foods like King Cake, jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, and crawfish boil. Once the festivities die down, explore the area’s Acadian heritage with a trip to Acadian Village, a replica of an early 1800s bayou settlement. A notorious swampland...
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Population
121,374
Internet Speed Rating
5000 Mbps
Weather (High/Low)
91 / 44
Median Home Value (3BR, 2BA)
$197,274
Lafayette: FUN FACT
Known as the “Happiest City in America,” Lafayette is famous for its Cajun and Creole foods and was recently named “Best Food City in the U.S.A” by Rand McNally/USA Today.
Awards & Press
The 25 Best Affordable Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025
U.S. News & World Report
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