The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70520 sells for about $287,000, or $148 per square foot.
Homes take about 78 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 70520 — Carencro
The housing market in 70520 remains stable, reflecting broader trends in the Lafayette metro area. Inventory levels are sufficient to meet current demand, and price growth has moderated compared to previous years. The market is driven by local employment stability and the area's appeal as a residential suburb.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking suburban living with convenient access to the amenities and employment opportunities of the Lafayette metro area.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 78 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70520, Lafayette Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in Carencro are generally consistent with regional averages for Lafayette Parish, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are part of the Lafayette Parish School System, which maintains a mix of ratings across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The area is subject to flood risks common to South Louisiana, necessitating flood insurance for many properties in low-lying zones.
Carencro serves as a growing residential suburb of Lafayette with ongoing infrastructure improvements along the I-49 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Lafayette Parish based on fair market value, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute via I-49, providing a direct and relatively efficient route into the Lafayette employment core.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of the broader recreational and shopping amenities in North Lafayette.
The rental market is stable with moderate demand driven by the area's proximity to Lafayette's job centers.
The economy is anchored by the broader Lafayette metro area, with significant employment in healthcare, energy, and education.
The area is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-49 serving as the primary transit artery.
Development is focused on residential expansion and commercial growth along the main thoroughfares of Carencro.
The Lafayette Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations with periodic reassessments.
Parcels are subject to Lafayette Parish school and municipal tax districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and wind risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge4.412.8 mi
- Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees4.111.3 mi
- Kart Ranch4.513.2 mi
- Elevation Station4.515 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.411.9 mi
- CAJUNDOME & Convention Center4.58.4 mi
- Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge4.412.8 mi
- Cajun Field4.68.5 mi
- LARC's Acadian Village4.511.7 mi
- Vermilionville Historic Village4.79 mi
- The Grand Ambassador by Santikos4.412.5 mi
- The Grand Lafayette by Santikos4.49.5 mi
- Vermilionville Historic Village4.79 mi
- LARC's Acadian Village4.511.7 mi
- Dave and Buster's Lafayette412.9 mi
- LARC's Acadian Village4.511.7 mi
- Vermilionville Historic Village4.79 mi
- Acadiana Park Nature Station4.76.4 mi
- Children's Museum of Acadiana4.68 mi
- Lafayette Science Museum4.27.9 mi
- Moncus Park4.79.3 mi
- Girard Park4.69.2 mi
- LARC's Acadian Village4.511.7 mi
- Acadiana Park Nature Station4.76.4 mi
- Scott Park4.37.6 mi
- Topgolf Lafayette412.8 mi
- Surge Entertainment by Drew Brees4.111.3 mi
- Wetlands Golf Course4.45.4 mi
- Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Scott4.77.8 mi
- Acadiana Mall4.211.8 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.512.6 mi
- Rouses Market4.48.7 mi
- Albertsons4.49 mi
- Lafayette Regional Airport4.49.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park offering sports fields and picnic areas.
Regional facility hosting youth sports and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.