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Lafayette, Louisiana · ZIP 70506

Lafayette — ZIP 70506

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Lafayette (70506) scores 57/100 — Fair for Lafayette. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $212K.

57OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share25%
Property crime share75%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency54%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$212K
Median rent$1,396/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$212K

Median Rent

$1,396/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

7,072

Violent Crime

1,708

Property Crime

5,364

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lafayette Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Early College Academy09–12257
95%
95%
Myrtle Place Elementary SchoolPK–05384
82%
77%
Lafayette High School09–121,720
67%
56%
Prairie Elementary SchoolPK–05663
56%
60%
Acadiana High School09–121,652
38%
32%
S.J. Montgomery Elementary SchoolPK–05663
27%
27%
Lafayette Middle School06–08351
16%
33%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

41,550

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

34 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70506 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 70506 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70506 is approximately $212K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 70506 in Lafayette has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.