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Move to Lafayette?
Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:50 am
Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:50 am
Lafayette and the surrounding area is definitely growing. Even noticed quite of bit of Texas tags when visited recently. What’s the draw? Stable economy with high paying medical/oilfield/tech/other jobs, cost of living etc.?
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Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:53 am to HouDat
Spicy food
Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:53 am to HouDat
Depends where you live now. Trailer park in Eunice?
Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:57 am to HouDat
The Texas tags are just Louisiana people
Posted on 11/20/22 at 9:59 am to HouDat
Move to Metairie instead. It isn't New Orleans and will be 10x better than Lafayette.
Edit - Sweet, it looks like I pissed off all the guys with the New Iberia haircut when saying Metairie is 10x better than Lafayette.
Edit - Sweet, it looks like I pissed off all the guys with the New Iberia haircut when saying Metairie is 10x better than Lafayette.
This post was edited on 11/20/22 at 10:31 am
Posted on 11/20/22 at 10:00 am to HouDat
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Even noticed quite of bit of Texas tags when visited recently
Trust me they were visiting
This post was edited on 11/21/22 at 7:46 am
Posted on 11/20/22 at 10:15 am to HouDat
Largest city in the state with a positive demographic skew 
Posted on 11/20/22 at 10:17 am to HouDat
quote:Meth.
What’s the draw?
Posted on 11/20/22 at 10:34 am to HouDat
Safer than most cities and more cultural identity than anywhere in Louisiana besides Nola. Pretty good job opportunities. However, economy is still tied to oifield.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 11:03 am to HouDat
Lafayette has fantastic internet service, low crime, decent public schools, great food, cheap cost of living, etc. It’s a really great place to raise a family. If you’re young and single, it can get boring after a while, but it’s one of the best places in Louisiana to be married with 2.5 kids. In addition, it’s attractive for developers because there’s still a lot of available undeveloped land not far from the city center.
This post was edited on 11/20/22 at 11:08 am
Posted on 11/20/22 at 11:03 am to HouDat
Obligatory: We’re full.
It’s still very tied to O&G, but tech seems to be surging. LHC group is still headquartered here as far as I know and they’re a massive healthcare operation. It’s a great place to live as far as Louisiana cities go. Live on the outskirts for sure. Broussard, Milton, Maurice, etc. Youngsville really is full and will probably be renamed DSLDville soon.
It’s still very tied to O&G, but tech seems to be surging. LHC group is still headquartered here as far as I know and they’re a massive healthcare operation. It’s a great place to live as far as Louisiana cities go. Live on the outskirts for sure. Broussard, Milton, Maurice, etc. Youngsville really is full and will probably be renamed DSLDville soon.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 11:09 am to HouDat
Like minded, law abiding citizens that are friendly with a great mixture of Cajun roots and people that value human life, which in turn lends itself to a non-woke police dept that doesn't take any shite once you get to the ULL area and further south into the vibrancy of the city. It's like a hard red line once you get past Evangeline Thwy or where Louisiana becomes Johnston.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 11:37 am to HouDat
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What’s the draw?
Fine, loose women.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:20 pm to HouDat
We have Red's too, which is great. Also not far from Holly Beach.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:24 pm to HouDat
Louisiana should be primed for a lot of Texans to move on as cali folks take over
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:27 pm to HouDat
Good people.
Not red neck.
Best food.
Small town vibe.
Govt not about equity.
Not red neck.
Best food.
Small town vibe.
Govt not about equity.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:28 pm to HouDat
Traffic and shitty roads but great place to raise family. Go for it.
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:41 pm to HouDat
Where do you currently live?
Posted on 11/20/22 at 12:56 pm to HouDat
Lafayette is awesome. It’s a little island in the middle of South LA. It’s one of the few places I’d consider moving to if I had to live back in LA. Arguably the best place in the whole state.
Favorable demographics. Plenty of restaurants and shopping. Close to BR for LSU games (don’t need to get a hotel). Public schools aren’t awful. You don’t have to do private school but there are some good private schools too.
Lafayette has good festivals and a cool downtown area. People are for the most part nice and friendly. Doesn’t feel like a large city by any means. Most of the city is made up of people from surrounding small prairie cajun towns. It is evident on the overall culture there. Most of the ghetto is confined to the north side and Opelousas. Crime is very low and it’s a safe place.
Favorable demographics. Plenty of restaurants and shopping. Close to BR for LSU games (don’t need to get a hotel). Public schools aren’t awful. You don’t have to do private school but there are some good private schools too.
Lafayette has good festivals and a cool downtown area. People are for the most part nice and friendly. Doesn’t feel like a large city by any means. Most of the city is made up of people from surrounding small prairie cajun towns. It is evident on the overall culture there. Most of the ghetto is confined to the north side and Opelousas. Crime is very low and it’s a safe place.
This post was edited on 11/20/22 at 12:57 pm
Posted on 11/20/22 at 1:06 pm to HouDat
It’s absolutely terrible. Stay away. Especially youngsville. Tons of crime.
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