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Carencro.
About
Life in Carencro
Carencro is a community of 10,882 people in Louisiana. Median rent runs about $944 per month, and median home values are around $214,800. Unemployment is low at 3.5%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Carencro at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
+43.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Carencro: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Carencro, the largest foreign-born group is from India (39.4%), and 5.5% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
32.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.6%
of households
Married Couples
41.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Carencro
In Carencro, rent runs 11% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
87.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$904
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $219,531 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Carencro
Unemployment in Lafayette Parish, which includes Carencro, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Carencro: Lafayette Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Lafayette Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
Carencro is about 5% of Lafayette Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Carencro Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.2 min avg
How Carencro residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Carencro, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)
Regional airport · few flights294k passengers boarded in 2025
- 109 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Carencro runs 15% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
379.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,588.8
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Carencro Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lafayette County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lafayette Parish, which includes Carencro, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Flash Flood | $530,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $38,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Flash Flood | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Flash Flood | $802,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $380.5M |
| 2019 | 9 | Flash Flood | $457,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $760,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lafayette Parish, county-wide
Carencro is about 5% of Lafayette Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lafayette Parish, which includes Carencro, is typically good — 238 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
238
per year
Moderate Days
124
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Lafayette Parish, county-wide
Carencro is about 5% of Lafayette Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Carencro has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
64.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
81
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
18
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 41°F | 6.09" |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 4.45" |
| Mar | 72°F | 51°F | 3.76" |
| Apr | 78°F | 57°F | 5.50" |
| May | 85°F | 65°F | 4.87" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 7.02" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.32" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 6.54" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 5.21" |
| Oct | 81°F | 59°F | 5.00" |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 4.75" |
| Dec | 64°F | 43°F | 5.23" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Carencro
Uninsured
4.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Carencro's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Vermilion Behavioral Health Systems
Psychiatric · 2.9 mi away · Lafayette
Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Lafayette
Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Lafayette
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Carencro
Carencro's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Carencro (within 15 miles)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,428 students · in-state tuition $11,460 · 57% graduate · median earnings $52,638 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Natchez National Historical Park, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Carencro
Carencro has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Natchez National Historical Park (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Natchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Carencro
North Regional Library
5101 N. University, Carencro
Cities Near Carencro
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Carencro FAQ
Is Carencro, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Carencro's median rent is $944/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. Median home value is $214,800.
Is Carencro, Louisiana safe?⌄
Carencro's violent crime rate was 379 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1589 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Carencro, Louisiana?⌄
Lafayette Parish, which includes Carencro, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Carencro, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Carencro is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from