Opelousas, Louisiana · ZIP 70570

Opelousas — ZIP 70570

Opelousas (70570) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Louisiana. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $129K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100

Avg math proficiency19%

Avg reading proficiency31%

Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100

Typical home value$129K

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

$129K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,401

Violent Crime

305

Property Crime

1,096

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saint Landry 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
Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts	07–12	289	57%	82%
Park Vista Elementary School	PK–04	533	31%	28%
Northwest High School	09–12	575	27%	37%
Creswell Middle School	05–06	162	19%	22%
Northeast Elementary School	PK–04	232	17%	17%
Plaisance Middle School	05–08	176	13%	52%
JS Clark Leadership Academy	KG–12	434	12%	32%
Grolee Elementary School	PK–04	404	12%	17%
Opelousas Senior High School	09–12	698	8%	22%
Opelousas Junior High School	07–08	314	6%	23%
St. Landry Charter School	KG–07	315	3%	12%

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

37,188

Median Income

$45K

Homeownership

71%

Median Age

38.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70570 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 70570 has a school score of 51/100. 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 70570 is approximately $129K. 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 70570 in Opelousas has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. 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.