Lafayette, LA

Louisiana · Lafayette Parish · Lafayette Metro

Lafayette is a large city in Louisiana with a population of 121,537. Residents earn $61,454 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

121,537 Population 2,163/sq mi density

$61,454 Median Income $39,861 per capita

$251,300 Home Value $219,057 Zillow

$1,065 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent

71°F Avg Temperature 315 sunny days/yr

524 Violent Crime/100K 4,305 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$61,454 median income, 3.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$251,300 home value, $1,065/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

524 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)

Education

4.2 / 5.0

40.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Haunted Places Near Lafayette, LA

2 reported haunted locations found near Lafayette, LA.

Name	Description
T'Frere's House	There is a young woman said to haunt this Bed and Breakfast. It is one of the oldest homes in Lafayette and it's said she once lived there a hundred or so years ago. The story goes she drowned in the big barrell used to catch the rainwater that is still in place today. The story varies as to whether it was an accident or suicide. She is a friendly ghost who makes objects move, walks around upstairs at night, and moves furniture around. People say she has a comforting presence.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette -One of the girls' dormitories	is haunted by a girl who was killed when an elevator that wasn't supposed to be working fell on her and decapitated her. The elevator has been sealed and closed off, but you can still feel an immense energy or presence when you pass by it. The girl is a "friendly" ghost, helping the girls when they lose things by placing them where they can find them easily.

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T'Frere's House

There is a young woman said to haunt this Bed and Breakfast. It is one of the oldest homes in Lafayette and it's said she once lived there a hundred or so years ago. The story goes she drowned in the big barrell used to catch the rainwater that is still in place today. The story varies as to whether it was an accident or suicide. She is a friendly ghost who makes objects move, walks around upstairs at night, and moves furniture around. People say she has a comforting presence.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette -One of the girls' dormitories

is haunted by a girl who was killed when an elevator that wasn't supposed to be working fell on her and decapitated her. The elevator has been sealed and closed off, but you can still feel an immense energy or presence when you pass by it. The girl is a "friendly" ghost, helping the girls when they lose things by placing them where they can find them easily.

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