Lafitte, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 644 housing units in Lafitte.
This represents a 5.2% growth from 612 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 516 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 128 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Lafitte is about 86.7%.
Lafitte's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11.5%.
Average household size is 2.89 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Lafitte were built after 1977.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.80% |
| One Bedroom | 6.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 38.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 43% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8.20% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.98 |
| Median year structure was built | 1978 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $103,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $12,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Median year structure was built | 1975 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $333 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 40.60% |
| Debt Free | 53.60% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 17.9% |
