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Lake Charles, Louisiana · ZIP 70607

Lake Charles — ZIP 70607

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Lake Charles (70607) scores 60/100 — Fair for Lake Charles. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $204K.

60OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency24%
Avg reading proficiency37%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100
Typical home value$204K
Median rent$1,326/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

$204K

Median Rent

$1,326/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

6,316

Violent Crime

1,245

Property Crime

5,071

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Calcasieu 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
Grand Lake High School07–12322
52%
72%
Grand Lake ElementaryPK–06351
42%
62%
F. K. White Middle School06–08614
29%
45%
M. J. Kaufman Elementary SchoolPK–05308
27%
32%
Lake Charles Charter AcademyPK–08951
24%
38%
Lake Charles College Prep09–12624
17%
32%
Brentwood Elementary SchoolPK–05272
17%
22%
Henry Heights Elementary SchoolPK–05315
12%
27%
Southwest Louisiana Charter AcademyPK–08852
11%
18%
Fairview Elementary SchoolPK–05518
8%
17%

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

28,285

Median Income

$60K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

32.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70607 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 70607 has a school score of 55/100. 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 70607 is approximately $204K. 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 70607 in Lake Charles has an overall NeighborScore of 60/100. 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.