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Lafayette, LA metro area market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in the Lafayette metro area, each scored against other metro areas.
- Population, 2025
- 423,758
- +3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 164,378
- Median household income
- $60,892
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Jobs located here
- 177,096
- Highest market score
- 69
- Pet stores, #59 of 382 scored metro areas
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What this means
An estimated 423,758 people live in the Lafayette metro area, in 164,378 households. Population estimates show the Lafayette metro area grew 3.8% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in the Lafayette metro area is $60,892 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Set against the U.S., households in the Lafayette metro area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Lafayette metro area are for pet stores (69); house cleaning businesses (68); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (66). The Lafayette metro area ranks #59 of 382 scored metro areas for pet stores.
The Lafayette metro area takes in 4 counties: Lafayette Parish, Vermilion Parish, Acadia Parish and St. Martin Parish. For its number of households, the Lafayette metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (twice the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pizza places (40% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Lafayette metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Lafayette metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet stores | 69 | #59 of 382 | 24 | 1.5 | $5.6M | 124 | 9 |
| House cleaning | 68 | #56 of 375 | 28 | 1.7 | $8.1M | 126 | 80 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 66 | #91 of 387 | 132 | 8.0 | $1.7M | 102 | 233 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 65 | #111 of 385 | 84 | 5.1 | $2.7M | 92 | 113 |
| Property management | 62 | #82 of 374 | 34 | 2.1 | Index only | 123 | 55 |
| Laundromats | 61 | #113 of 364 | 20 | 1.2 | $14.4M | 115 | 7 |
| Pet businesses | 59 | #123 of 387 | 151 | 9.2 | $895K | 102 | 85 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 59 | #127 of 386 | 54 | 3.3 | $2.5M | 98 | 27 |
| Pizza | 58 | #124 of 387 | 79 | 4.8 | $7.2M | 142 | 348 |
| Pest control | 50 | #171 of 345 | 20 | 1.2 | $11.3M | 110 | 40 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #211 of 387 | 432 | 26.3 | Index only | 99 | 120 |
| Veterinarians | 46 | #222 of 384 | 53 | 3.2 | $2.5M | 94 | 49 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #231 of 387 | 150 | 9.1 | $3.8M | 103 | 93 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 44 | #179 of 290 | 10 | 0.6 | $13.2M | 96 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 43 | #235 of 387 | 295 | 17.9 | $1.2M | 98 | 215 |
| Roofing and gutters | 42 | #263 of 381 | 75 | 4.6 | $5.8M | 68 | 26 |
| Real estate | 40 | #279 of 387 | 560 | 34.1 | Index only | 96 | 334 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 38 | #277 of 347 | 26 | 1.6 | $4.1M | 100 | 57 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 37 | #293 of 387 | 106 | 6.4 | $4.1M | 86 | 172 |
| Electricians | 36 | #306 of 383 | 49 | 3.0 | $8.9M | 74 | 111 |
| Home inspectors | 35 | #188 of 243 | 19 | 1.2 | Index only | 47 | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 35 | #313 of 386 | 80 | 4.9 | $2.1M | 89 | 57 |
| Spas and skin care | 35 | #338 of 387 | 210 | 12.8 | $646K | 74 | 29 |
| Child care and preschools | 34 | #303 of 387 | 105 | 6.4 | $639K | 64 | 97 |
| Home repair trades | 34 | #322 of 387 | 230 | 14.0 | $1.9M | 78 | 309 |
| Nail salons | 34 | #343 of 387 | 134 | 8.2 | $1M | 61 | 20 |
| Auto repair shops | 33 | #320 of 387 | 395 | 24.0 | $333K | 75 | 153 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #323 of 387 | 1,025 | 62.4 | $556K | 84 | 292 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 32 | #303 of 387 | 250 | 15.2 | $2.3M | 75 | 348 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #330 of 387 | 180 | 11.0 | $3.2M | 76 | 107 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 32 | #345 of 373 | 75 | 4.6 | Index only | 80 | 35 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 32 | #357 of 387 | 907 | 55.2 | $150K | 70 | 144 |
| Hair salons | 32 | #359 of 387 | 434 | 26.4 | $313K | 73 | 81 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #330 of 387 | 1,854 | 112.8 | $307K | 83 | 746 |
| Car washes and detailing | 31 | #339 of 387 | 91 | 5.5 | $1.4M | 57 | 23 |
| Auto repair and car care | 28 | #340 of 387 | 683 | 41.6 | $193K | 72 | 246 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 28 | #349 of 386 | 66 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 82 | 34 |
| Funeral homes | 27 | #332 of 377 | 50 | 3.0 | $407K | 60 | 25 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 27 | #355 of 387 | 195 | 11.9 | $875K | 89 | 172 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 26 | #336 of 387 | 340 | 20.7 | $850K | 67 | 165 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #339 of 387 | 446 | 27.1 | $648K | 74 | 197 |
| Convenience stores | 26 | #341 of 387 | 210 | 12.8 | $4.5M | 57 | 59 |
| Barbershops | 26 | #349 of 387 | 120 | 7.3 | $1.1M | 60 | 11 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 26 | #377 of 387 | 96 | 5.8 | $1.1M | 54 | 43 |
| Gas stations | 25 | #346 of 387 | 289 | 17.6 | $1.5M | 62 | 200 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 24 | #347 of 381 | 61 | 3.7 | $2.2M | 70 | 48 |
| Gyms | 24 | #374 of 387 | 149 | 9.1 | $707K | 54 | 57 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 24 | #381 of 387 | 271 | 16.5 | $389K | 59 | 100 |
| Dry cleaners | 22 | #258 of 272 | 27 | 1.6 | $10.7M | 68 | 25 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 21 | #189 of 197 | 11 | 0.7 | $15.5M | 63 | 30 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 21 | #360 of 387 | 476 | 29.0 | $2M | 58 | 154 |
| Grocery stores | 20 | #370 of 387 | 165 | 10.0 | $5.7M | 61 | 95 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 19 | #375 of 387 | 1,581 | 96.2 | $108K | 71 | 849 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 18 | #365 of 387 | 165 | 10.0 | $1M | 58 | 454 |
| Tire shops | 18 | #367 of 386 | 93 | 5.7 | $1.4M | 57 | 46 |
| Physical therapy | 18 | #377 of 386 | 129 | 7.8 | $1.3M | 55 | 102 |
Household spending in the Lafayette metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $131.6M | $801 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $427.4M | $2,600 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $570M | $3,468 | 85 |
| Groceries | $937.7M | $5,704 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $135.7M | $825 | 82 |
| Child care and other personal services | $67M | $408 | 70 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $105.3M | $641 | 65 |
| Medical and dental services | $170.5M | $1,037 | 81 |
| Pets | $135.1M | $822 | 90 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $288.9M | $1,757 | 86 |
| Vehicle insurance | $364M | $2,215 | 113 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $434.4M | $2,643 | 88 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $225.5M | $1,372 | 97 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.3B | $14,180 | 85 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Lafayette metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 423,758+3.8% since 2020
- Households
- 164,378
- Median age
- 38.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 2,834 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 146
- Median household income
- $60,892
- Average household income
- $88,260
- Median home value
- $214,400
- Jobs located here
- 177,096
- Daytime population
- 415,749Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardRelated markets
Counties in the Lafayette metro area 4
- Lafayette Parish, LA247,997 people
- Vermilion Parish, LA57,123 people
- Acadia Parish, LA56,955 people
- St. Martin Parish, LA51,353 people
Other markets based in Louisiana 12
- New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area981,662 people
- Baton Rouge, LA metro area875,313 people
- Shreveport-Bossier City, LA metro area386,819 people
- Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area272,421 people
- Lake Charles, LA metro area244,027 people
- Monroe, LA metro area223,674 people
- Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA metro area202,438 people
- Alexandria, LA metro area149,622 people
- Hammond, LA metro area136,738 people
- Opelousas, LA area81,670 people
- New Iberia, LA area68,599 people
- Ruston, LA area48,174 people
Questions
How fast is the Lafayette, LA metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Lafayette metro area at 423,758 people in 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 164,378 households.
How much do households in the Lafayette, LA metro area spend?
Households in the Lafayette metro area spend about $2.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $937.7M on groceries and $570M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Lafayette metro area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 113, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (65).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Lafayette, LA metro area?
Of the business types scored in the Lafayette metro area, pet stores (69); house cleaning businesses (68); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet stores, that ranks #59 of 382 scored metro areas.
How does the Lafayette, LA metro area compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in the Lafayette metro area is $60,892, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $214,400, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (twice the U.S. rate) and lowest for pizza places (40% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Lafayette metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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