Lafatette Estate, Lafayette, LA
Lafatette Estate — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lafatette Estate, Lafayette, Louisiana. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) licensing database.
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Lafatette Estate Neighborhood Overview
Lafatette Estate is a prime residential neighborhood in the city of Lafayette, California, situated within the primary ZIP code 94549. The area is characterized by a high homeownership rate of 75.1%, indicating a predominantly owner-occupied community, with a renter-occupied rate of 24.9%. The housing market is firmly in the prime tier, reflecting its desirability and substantial property values.
The housing market snapshot reveals a high-value environment, with a median home value of $1,838,500. Homes in the neighborhood have an average size of approximately 1,725 square feet. The robust market activity is underscored by 982 total home loan originations in recent data, with the vast majority (965) being conventional loans, complemented by 13 FHA and 4 VA loan originations. For renters, the median gross rent is $2,938 per month. The economic strength of residents is evident in the median household income of $221,148.
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Lafatette Estate Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.8M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $221K |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.1% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94549 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 982 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.4% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.0M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 965 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 13 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lafatette Estate, Lafayette
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Lafatette Estate
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap — last updated 2026-07-13