Lafayette anchors Cajun Country with an energy-services and healthcare economy that has diversified since the oil-price downturns of the 2010s. Lafayette Parish's property tax rate is among the lowest of Louisiana's major cities.
Recommended for incomes above $60k/yr (28% DTI rule)
Lafayette housing market
The 0.5% property tax rate reflects the county-level effective rate for Lafayette and is used to calculate your monthly tax escrow above. This rate may differ from the statewide Louisiana average — county-level data produces more accurate monthly payment estimates for Lafayette buyers. Many Lafayette properties also carry HOA fees — the area average is approximately $100/month, which is not included in the calculator above.
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