Silas Baker jobs Jan 4, 2026

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 12.8%, which is around average. With a population of 70,650, Lafayette is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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