Opinions on the Lafayette area ?

[USEY]

Me and my wife have been considering moving out of the hole we are in and now we are at the point where we are ready to do it. We currently live in hammond and I decided after growing up here it's going down hill fast plus it's far from a lot of work in my industry...we love the Lafayette area but that's only from visiting. So I'm looking for opinions on that area. I don't think we want to move into Lafayette but deff within 20 miles or so of it. So what's a good area near there to dig in and burry roots at? Any opinions/info appreciated. Btw if anybody knows of any 3 bedroom houses for rent or any jobs in the inspection field I'm your guy. I'm NDT certified across the board I can x ray and i have experience in welding and piping inspection.


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[Crippler7815]

Bunches of NDE companies around here. We use Accurate NDE exclusively at our shop, and they're always looking for some hands. Bayou Inspection, Bayou Testers, and Accurate Inspection are some other companies we'll use on occasion for PMI or Stress Relieving.

There are a lot of really quiet places around Lafayette that are still reasonably close to civilization (so you don't have to take a monthly grocery run). I'd check around Breaux Bridge, Duson, Mire, Scott, Broussard, Youngsville. Pretty much anywhere but Lafayette itself, the traffic is miserable from about 7-6 every day. Carencro isn't bad, but check the flood zone before you pull the trigger on a house.

 

[deuxlatch]

If you have kids then schools will be a factor. Youngsville/Milton area on the southside would probably be a good starting point. I love Lafayette, grew up in Carencro but moved to Houston 2 years ago to follow my job, but I plan to retire back in the Lafayette area. I lived in Ponchatoula while I was attending SLU and I loved the Hammond area too. Got lots of friends still there. Shoot me a PM if you want more info.

 

[USEY]

If you have kids then schools will be a factor. Youngsville/Milton area on the southside would probably be a good starting point. I love Lafayette, grew up in Carencro but moved to Houston 2 years ago to follow my job, but I plan to retire back in the Lafayette area. I lived in Ponchatoula while I was attending SLU and I loved the Hammond area too. Got lots of friends still there. Shoot me a PM if you want more info.

I do have a 2 yo and one on the way...the hammond/ponchatoula area is going down hill fast IMO from what it once was.


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[Pas Tout La]

South and Southwest part of the parish is the best place IMO. Youngsville has a great suburban fill to it if you have the funds. Go further west to Milton, Judice/Ridge, and Duson for country living. My brother lives in the Indian Bayou area and I absolutely love it out there. Surrounded by crawfish ponds and cane fills. You can watch geese come in at night and it's not uncommon to find some decent deer tracks on his property.

 

[Cajun Camper]

Broussard, Youngsville, Milton, Abbeville, Sunset, there are a few nice smaller towns & country type areas within 20 miles of Lafayette. The only bad part is if you have to drive thru Lafayette to get to work. Lots of people do it, you just need to figure out the traffic patterns.

 

[InterstateGuns]

We just left Lafayette after living there for 10 years and moved to Madisonville. Wife works in Mandeville and I'm running a shop in Hammond. I really miss Lafayette. BAD. Broussard/Youngsville seems to be were the city is growing. Plenty of work out there. We're far from retirement but we want to move back to retire when it's time.

 

[doc ace]

Meaux, Maurice, Youngsville, Scott, Broussard, Duson are all good areas immediately around Lafayette to live.

 

[USEY]

We just left Lafayette after living there for 10 years and moved to Madisonville. Wife works in Mandeville and I'm running a shop in Hammond. I really miss Lafayette. BAD. Broussard/Youngsville seems to be were the city is growing. Plenty of work out there. We're far from retirement but we want to move back to retire when it's time.

What shop in hammond might this be?


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[cajun_64]

We just left Lafayette after living there for 10 years and moved to Madisonville. Wife works in Mandeville and I'm running a shop in Hammond. I really miss Lafayette. BAD. Broussard/Youngsville seems to be were the city is growing. Plenty of work out there. We're far from retirement but we want to move back to retire when it's time.

I knew there was something good about you. Lol


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[Quickdraw22]

All of the police are too busy with drive-bys and people on PCP to stop you for most traffic violations. There are a few speed cameras though...

 

[JWG223]

The roads suck and traffic is moderate to heavy. The people struck me as friendly and the food is good. Red's is a helluva gym.

 

[Bosco]

Have a friend living out there and hate visiting. Ghetto doesn't begin to explain that place. Every gas station has at least 3 pumps broken from idiots driving off while it's still pumping. Godspeed.

 

[USEY]

I'm talking lafayette area not in Lafayette


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[Aussiecajun]

Can't add much more than what's already been said, but after having moved to Lafayette from Australia 4 1/2 years ago, all I can say is I enjoy it here. As stated already, the Youngsville, Broussard and Milton area are generally pretty quiet and decent areas.

 

[Pas Tout La]

Have a friend living out there and hate visiting. Ghetto doesn't begin to explain that place. Every gas station has at least 3 pumps broken from idiots driving off while it's still pumping. Godspeed.

Must be "Upper Lafayette" your visiting. Every town has its bad inhabitants so to speak, but generally Lafayette is full of great people. I've been all around this state and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else......... Maybe a little closer to the saltwater fishing. Although the bay isn't too far.

 

[Neil09]

Have a friend living out there and hate visiting. Ghetto doesn't begin to explain that place. Every gas station has at least 3 pumps broken from idiots driving off while it's still pumping. Godspeed.

Tell your friend to move out of the ghetto, or get a GPS and find the south side. Ignorance. I have never seen a gas station like you explained, and i'm sure i've been there much more than you obviously.

To the OP, I hear Youngsville area is nice.

 

[jjb5730]

Can't add a whole lot different from what was stated. Just moved out of Lafayette to Thibodaux and miss it dearly. Lived there 10 years between Lafayette, Breaux Bridge, then Broussard. South side to Broussard and Youngsville are the places to be. Want to go back eventually when I can find a job that way.

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[CajunCracker]

Have a friend living out there and hate visiting. Ghetto doesn't begin to explain that place. Every gas station has at least 3 pumps broken from idiots driving off while it's still pumping. Godspeed.

You are definitely talking about the north side. Been in laffy since 2004 my freshman year in college. Moved out here from a small one traffic light town in central Florida. I married a girl from carencro and boom, here I am. I love it here. People are awesome, food is awesome, culture is awesome, and the women are gorgeous. Anyway, stay south of congress st and downtown and your good to go bro. Traffic does suck at certain times of the day, that's true. If you want suburban type living then Broussard, youngsville, and southwest Lafayette are all pretty good places.

 

[Aussiecajun]

Maybe a little closer to the saltwater fishing. Although the bay isn't too far.

Delcambre canal has good redfish, drum and flounder and it's only 15 minutes from me, provided you have a boat.