Lake Charles
- B+Overall Grade
- Town in Louisiana
- 210 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
$145,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$789
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
$40,910
National
$55,322Colleges in Lake Charles
- Best
- A-Z
- B
McNeese State University
- 4 Year
- Lake Charles, LA
- 738 reviews
- B
Sowela Technical Community College
- 2 Year
- Lake Charles, LA
- 124 reviews
- NG
Avery James School of Cosmetology
- 2 Year
- Lake Charles, LA
- NG
Stage One - The Hair School
- 2 Year
- Lake Charles, LA
- NG
Unitech Training Academy - Lake Charles
- 2 Year
- Lake Charles, LA
- 5 reviews
Lake Charles Reviews
210 reviews
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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.
The people over here are so friendly. The city is keep very clean! The church community is awesome with many variety. Though we don’t have a huge mall, the shopping isn’t that great. The schools are great and filled with many great teachers and staff.
Secure, friendly place, excellent to raise a family. The Public Schools are very challenging and gives your child all that they need, (academic and sport). My other son study at McNeese State University, which is between the best 10 of engineering.
This is a religious city, where you can practice your faith without any problem. The cost of housing is a little high, due to the power plants expansion and the new developments, but the salaries are high too.
It has a lot of work with and without studies.
People are very friendly and helpful. We came displace Hurricane Maria and they made us feel like home. Definitively we will make Lake Charles our home.
This is a religious city, where you can practice your faith without any problem. The cost of housing is a little high, due to the power plants expansion and the new developments, but the salaries are high too.
It has a lot of work with and without studies.
People are very friendly and helpful. We came displace Hurricane Maria and they made us feel like home. Definitively we will make Lake Charles our home.