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Carencro, LA

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Delight in suburban tranquility on the cusp of Lafayette

Suburban Rural Quaint Diverse Growing Welcoming Peaceful Scenic Historic Accessible Convenient

Located about seven miles north of Lafayette, Carencro is a growing suburb situated along I-49, just north of its intersection with I-10. Carencro offers residents a peaceful lifestyle in a small-town environment with convenient access to the many amenities of bustling Lafayette.

The ornate Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church anchors Downtown Carencro, which contains an array of specialty shops and restaurants in historic buildings. Pelican Park and Carencro Park provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities in addition to the vast Farm D’Allie Golf Course. Easy access to I-49 and I-10 as well as Lafayette Regional Airport makes commuting and traveling from Carencro simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Carencro, LA is $702 for one bedroom, and $802 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Carencro has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

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Transportation

24

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Carencro Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

711 Students

7
out of 10

Carencro Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

665 Students

5
out of 10

Carencro Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

665 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Acadiana Park Nature Station
  • Lafayette Science Museum & Planetarium
  • Children's Museum of Acadiana

Airports

  • Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.