Downtown Lafayette vs Oaklawn Heights

Lafayette, LA Neighborhood Comparison

Downtown Lafayette's median sale price is $448k, about $110k (33%) more than Oaklawn Heights' $337k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Downtown Lafayette
$448k median
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Neighborhood B
Oaklawn Heights
$337k median
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Downtown Lafayette
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Oaklawn Heights
$448k
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Median Price
$337k
Downtown Lafayette
Median Price
100%
Oaklawn Heights
Median Price
75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Downtown Lafayette or Oaklawn Heights more expensive?

Downtown Lafayette has a median home price of $448k and Oaklawn Heights is $337k. Oaklawn Heights is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Downtown Lafayette or Oaklawn Heights?

Downtown Lafayette has no school rating on file and Oaklawn Heights has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Downtown Lafayette has no Walk Score on file. Oaklawn Heights has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.