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Lafayette Parish, LA market data
How Lafayette Parish compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 257,949
- +6.5% since 2020
- Households
- 100,903
- Median household income
- $67,451
- +18.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $242,900
- Jobs located here
- 135,780
- Highest market score
- 77
- Pet stores, #76 of 974 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Lafayette Parish by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Lafayette Parish. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
Lafayette Parish has an estimated 257,949 people and 100,903 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Lafayette Parish grew 6.5%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Lafayette Parish is $67,451, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 18.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Lafayette Parish runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Of the business types scored in Lafayette Parish, pet stores (77), pet grooming and boarding businesses (71) and landscaping and lawn care companies (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet stores, that ranks #76 of 974 scored counties.
Lafayette Parish is part of the Lafayette metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for home inspectors (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for pizza places (31% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Lafayette Parish
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Lafayette Parish with other counties 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 counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet stores | 77 | #76 of 974 | 14 | 1.4 | $6.3M | 138 | 7 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 71 | #210 of 1,461 | 32 | 3.2 | $2.7M | 108 | 21 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 66 | #339 of 1,493 | 60 | 5.9 | $2.4M | 82 | 82 |
| Pet businesses | 66 | #432 of 2,200 | 98 | 9.7 | $895K | 102 | 62 |
| Laundromats | 64 | #220 of 785 | 13 | 1.3 | $14.3M | 114 | 6 |
| Pizza | 61 | #604 of 2,090 | 55 | 5.5 | $6.7M | 132 | 256 |
| Funeral homes | 60 | #482 of 1,472 | 19 | 1.9 | $623K | 92 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 59 | #252 of 847 | 22 | 2.2 | $6.6M | 103 | 67 |
| Veterinarians | 58 | #544 of 1,485 | 39 | 3.9 | $2.2M | 83 | 34 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #656 of 1,771 | 97 | 9.6 | $1.5M | 89 | 174 |
| Pest control | 53 | #312 of 699 | 15 | 1.5 | $9.6M | 94 | 25 |
| Property management | 51 | #430 of 910 | 31 | 3.1 | Index only | 86 | 44 |
| Electricians | 48 | #641 of 1,160 | 36 | 3.6 | $7.8M | 65 | 69 |
| Convenience stores | 47 | #1,248 of 2,261 | 135 | 13.4 | $4.4M | 56 | 38 |
| Gas stations | 46 | #1,373 of 2,358 | 168 | 16.6 | $1.6M | 65 | 111 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,198 of 2,070 | 93 | 9.2 | $6.4M | 69 | 54 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 45 | #1,214 of 2,063 | 112 | 11.1 | $3.3M | 89 | 72 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 44 | #1,452 of 2,402 | 279 | 27.7 | $2.1M | 63 | 92 |
| Roofing and gutters | 43 | #755 of 1,177 | 63 | 6.2 | $4.4M | 52 | 20 |
| Child care and preschools | 43 | #1,023 of 1,611 | 74 | 7.3 | $605K | 60 | 71 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 43 | #1,118 of 1,707 | 86 | 8.5 | $3.3M | 68 | 112 |
| Home repair trades | 41 | #1,473 of 2,057 | 185 | 18.3 | $1.5M | 62 | 201 |
| Chiropractors | 40 | #1,015 of 1,490 | 59 | 5.8 | $1.9M | 77 | 43 |
| Nail salons | 39 | #978 of 1,328 | 105 | 10.4 | $831K | 50 | 17 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 38 | #1,715 of 2,176 | 401 | 39.7 | Index only | 68 | 108 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,783 of 2,405 | 738 | 73.1 | $498K | 75 | 219 |
| Home inspectors | 36 | #323 of 415 | 17 | 1.7 | Index only | 33 | 6 |
| Spas and skin care | 36 | #1,402 of 1,769 | 177 | 17.5 | $493K | 56 | 23 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,621 of 2,272 | 222 | 22.0 | $1M | 80 | 168 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 36 | #1,652 of 2,222 | 180 | 17.8 | $2M | 67 | 256 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 35 | #370 of 479 | 9 | 0.9 | $9M | 66 | 10 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,489 of 1,889 | 134 | 13.3 | $2.7M | 66 | 84 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 35 | #1,846 of 2,405 | 1,314 | 130.2 | $280K | 76 | 557 |
| Auto repair shops | 34 | #1,896 of 2,378 | 277 | 27.5 | $294K | 66 | 105 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 33 | #655 of 777 | 26 | 2.6 | $2.7M | 67 | 43 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 33 | #1,045 of 1,327 | 40 | 4.0 | $2M | 66 | 34 |
| Barbershops | 33 | #1,064 of 1,356 | 89 | 8.8 | $981K | 52 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 33 | #1,957 of 2,339 | 331 | 32.8 | $264K | 61 | 68 |
| Real estate | 33 | #1,989 of 2,229 | 516 | 51.1 | Index only | 66 | 296 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 32 | #1,062 of 1,302 | 56 | 5.5 | $2M | 62 | 26 |
| Car washes and detailing | 32 | #1,183 of 1,451 | 64 | 6.3 | $1.3M | 50 | 18 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 31 | #1,135 of 1,334 | 77 | 7.6 | $917K | 45 | 33 |
| Gyms | 31 | #1,482 of 1,792 | 105 | 10.4 | $672K | 52 | 43 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 31 | #1,696 of 2,087 | 292 | 28.9 | $635K | 50 | 145 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 31 | #1,834 of 2,210 | 378 | 37.5 | $491K | 56 | 171 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 31 | #2,119 of 2,385 | 709 | 70.3 | $123K | 58 | 120 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 30 | #1,807 of 2,088 | 208 | 20.6 | $339K | 51 | 76 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 29 | #795 of 887 | 67 | 6.6 | Index only | 57 | 33 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 28 | #1,423 of 1,656 | 110 | 10.9 | $994K | 56 | 395 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 27 | #1,721 of 1,886 | 150 | 14.9 | $729K | 74 | 136 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,127 of 2,401 | 474 | 47.0 | $172K | 64 | 176 |
| Dry cleaners | 26 | #463 of 507 | 22 | 2.2 | $8.4M | 54 | 20 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 26 | #2,204 of 2,394 | 1,288 | 127.6 | $85K | 56 | 707 |
| Physical therapy | 25 | #1,282 of 1,422 | 101 | 10.0 | $1.1M | 45 | 84 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 24 | #303 of 325 | 9 | 0.9 | $12.1M | 49 | 23 |
| Tire shops | 24 | #1,342 of 1,530 | 69 | 6.8 | $1.2M | 47 | 37 |
Household spending in Lafayette Parish
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 | $81.4M | $806 | 84 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $261M | $2,587 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $367.9M | $3,646 | 90 |
| Groceries | $592.8M | $5,875 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $87.3M | $865 | 86 |
| Child care and other personal services | $44.7M | $443 | 76 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $70.6M | $700 | 71 |
| Medical and dental services | $109.3M | $1,083 | 84 |
| Pets | $87.7M | $869 | 96 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $185.4M | $1,838 | 89 |
| Vehicle insurance | $222.1M | $2,201 | 112 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $279.6M | $2,771 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $144.6M | $1,433 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $1.5B | $14,706 | 88 |
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 Lafayette Parish
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 257,949+6.5% since 2020
- Households
- 100,903
- Median age
- 38.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 269 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 922
- Median household income
- $67,451+18.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $97,745
- Median home value
- $242,900
- Jobs located here
- 135,780
- Daytime population
- 279,185Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Lafayette Parish, LA growing?
Population estimates put Lafayette Parish at 257,949 people in 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 100,903 households. Median household income rose 18.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Lafayette Parish, LA spend?
Households in Lafayette Parish spend about $1.5B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $592.8M on groceries and $367.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Lafayette Parish spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 112, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Lafayette Parish are for pet stores (77), pet grooming and boarding businesses (71) and landscaping and lawn care companies (66). Lafayette Parish ranks #76 of 974 scored counties for pet stores.
How does Lafayette Parish, LA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Lafayette Parish is $67,451 a year, 16% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 6.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $242,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Lafayette Parish has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for home inspectors (2.8 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pizza places (31% 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 Lafayette Parish, each ranked against other counties.
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