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New Iberia
  • Suburb of Lafayette, LA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade C
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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New Iberia is a suburb of Lafayette with a population of 28,844. New Iberia is in Iberia Parish. Living in New Iberia offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in New Iberia and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in New Iberia are above average.

About

About New Iberia...
Population
28,844

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$123,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$792
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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New Iberia Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    17%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    national  11%

Working in New Iberia

Jobs
grade C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$43,734
National
$69,021

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