Town
Lake Charles
- B+Overall Grade
- Town in Louisiana
- 227 reviews
- Public SchoolsB
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsB
- WeatherA
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessC+
- Outdoor ActivitiesB
- CommuteA-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$149,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$803
National
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Lake Charles Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Lake Charles
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$41,538
National
$55,322Lake Charles Reviews
227 reviews
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Lake Charles is a great southern small city that is filled with history and charm! The people here are kind and neighborly, the city is not too big and not too small, and there's always local events going on. Lake Charles has several restaurants, a shopping mall, three casinos, and two major event centers. There are rodeos, livestock shows, flea market events, Mardi Gras events, and several expo events year-round. Several parks can be enjoyed as well -- dog parks, suburban parks, and natural parks/conservation wetland areas! The Boardwalk in the downtown area hosts several events throughout the year: fairs, running events, horse carriage rides/tours, boating events, Christmas displays, etc. Lake Charles is a quaint happening little city in SW Louisiana!
Lake Charles is a relatively small town that offers few opportunities and experiences for residents and visitors. The town may be described as a family-knit relationship as frequently you will hear residents say, "Small world isn't it?". You probably won't be able to have a day's worth of errands without seeing somebody you know here in Lake Charles. Now, is that a good thing or a bad thing? Well it depends on your attitude towards that person! The family environment makes the town feel quite safe. We also offer unique holidays such as Mardi Gras. From throwing beads and candy to experiencing southern foods, Mardi Gras attracts people from all over the nation. While the town offers its benefits, the lack of diversity in the activities is clearly seen by any visitor. I would like to see Lake Charles gain more experiences and activities. Right now, the local "hang out spot" is the 30 store Prien Lake mall. By adding opportunities, Lake Charles may attract more visitors to our town.
Lake Charles is a great place to settle down and have kids. It isn't very exciting, but exciting enough. There isn't a lot of crime and it has some of the best schools in the country! Lake Charles provides plants to work at, suburbs such as Moss Bluff to live in, fun things to do such as escape rooms, bowling alleys, mini golf, and much more!