Opelousas, LA
1 neighborhoods · 38,498 residents · Louisiana
C
40/100
20
Safety Score
45
Affordability
$44K
Median Income
$161K
Median Home Value
Is Opelousas, LA a Good Place to Live?
Opelousas receives an overall livability grade of C (40/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Louisiana. Safety scores F (20/100). Affordability scores C (45/100) with a median household income of $43,750 and median home values around $160,500.
About 15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 7.5%. 69% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 37.
$751
Median Rent/mo
15.1%
College Educated
7.5%
Unemployment
69%
Owner-Occupied
37
Median Age
38,498
Population
1
Zip Codes
St. Landry
County
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Neighborhoods in Opelousas
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70570St. Landry Co. | 40 C | 20 | 45 | $44K | $161K | 38,498 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.