Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
CC's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Essanee Theater
Theatre Arts
Sliman Theater
Theatre Arts
Bayou Teche Museum
Museum
Shadows of the Teche
Museum
Rice Mill, Conrad & Konriki
Attraction
Grand 10
Cinema
Food and Drink (31) C+
Bourbon Hall
Bar
Guidry's Cake Shop
Sweets
Pelican's
Bar
Meche's Donuts
Sweets
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Cajun Glazee Donuts
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Cyr Gates Community Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Dave's Quality Meats
Butcher
BI-LO
Grocery Store
Vitamins -n- Health Foods
Health Food
Legnon's Boucherie
Butcher
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Fremin's
Grocery Store
L&L Seafood
Seafood
Parks (18) A+
Church Alley Pocket Park
Park
Bouligny Plaza
Park
George Rodrique Park
Park
Bunk Johnson Park
Park
New Iberia City Park
Park
Dale St. Park
Park
Lasalle Park
Park
Cherokee Park
Park
Louise Park
Park
West End Park
Park
Bank St Park
Park
Bacmonila Park
Park
Armentor Park
Park
J. Allen Daigre Park
Park
Morbihan Park
Park
Olivier Park
Park
Shops (27) D-
Paul's Flower Shop
Florist
Allain's Jewelry
Fashion
Food-n-Fun
Convenience Store
Texaco
Convenience Store
Food-n-Fun
Convenience Store
Backstage
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
The Shoe Dept
Shoes
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Li Nails
Beauty
Style America
Hairdresser
Burke's Outlet
Clothing
Club Tan
Beauty
Citi Trends
Clothing
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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Clothing
Stage
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Food-n-Fun
Convenience Store
Mobil
Convenience Store
Food-N-Fun
Convenience Store
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commute D+

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in New Iberia.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations D-
New Iberia
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in New Iberia is 87/100 - which is 4% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

New Iberia crime rates are 4,425 per 100k, which is 31% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
3,601 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
824 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in New Iberia is $43,938 - which is 4% lower than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$43,938 F
Unemployment Rate
6.1% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Iberia Parish Sheriff's Department
Police
NIFD - Station 2
Fire Station
New Iberia Police Department - Traffic Section;New Iberia Police Department - Detectives;New Iberia City Marshal's Office
Police
Iberia Pediatrics
Doctor
NIFD - Station 1
Fire Station
NIFD - Station 4
Fire Station
NIFD - Station 3
Fire Station
Iberia Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
NIFD - Station 5
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Iberia Medical Center - North Campus
Hospital
Charpentier Family Dentistry
Dentist
New Iberia Police Department - Maintenance Shop
Police
Iberia Parish Fire Protection District 1
Fire Station
Iberia Medical Center
Hospital
Belaire - Olivier - Morbihan Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

New Iberia home prices are $116,200 - which is 22% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$116,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B

The New Iberia graduation rate is 69% - which is 12% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
75% B+
High School Grad. Rates
69% F
Elementary Schools (18) B-
Epiphany Day School
St Edward School
Pesson Addition Elementary School
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
Dodson Street Elementary School
North Street Elementary School
Park Elementary School
Highland Baptist Christian School
Catholic High School
Center Street Elementary School
Daspit Road Elementary School
North Lewis Elementary School
Sugarland Elementary School
Magnolia Elementary
Assembly Christian School
High Schools (5) F
Highland Baptist Christian School
Catholic High School
New Iberia Senior High School
Westgate High School
Assembly Christian School
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ratings C

New Iberia has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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  • New Iberia has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • New Iberia crime rates are 31% higher than the Louisiana average
  • Cost of living in New Iberia is 4% lower than the Louisiana average

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New Iberia: The Queen City of the Bayou Teche 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) New Iberia, Louisiana is a place that I am proud to call my home. Known as the Queen City of the Bayou Teche, everything that a person needs to call place home is here. Beautiful weather, neighbors that are friendly, a fantastic school system, and recreational opportunities that ...Read More seem to be endless are all waiting for you here in my town.

If living in Bew Iberia, Louisiana you will see that the local history is based on the life of the Cajun country. This influences everything, right down to the cuisine that is to be found. For the best seafood experience in town, I suggest dining at Boiling Point which is located on highway 90 West.

Whether just visiting or making plans to make this you home, the best areas in New Iberia, Louisiana is basically any area that you explore. There is truly something here for everyone from low country boils in the local seafood restaurants to casinos like the Cypress Bayou Casino, there is enjoyment to be had by all. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Iberia? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Church Alley Pocket Park
      Bouligny Plaza
      George Rodrique Park
      Bunk Johnson Park
      New Iberia City Park
      Dale St. Park
      Lasalle Park
      Cherokee Park

      Entertainment

      Essanee Theater
      Sliman Theater
      Bayou Teche Museum
      Shadows of the Teche
      Rice Mill, Conrad & Konriki
      Grand 10

      Food & Drink

      Bourbon Hall
      Guidry's Cake Shop
      Pelican's
      Meche's Donuts
      Church's Chicken
      Subway
      Donuts
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in New Iberia? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in New Iberia.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Iberia? The cost of living in New Iberia is 87/100 - which is 4% lower than Louisiana.
      New Iberia
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Iberia? New Iberia crime rates are 4,425, which are 31% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      4,425 per 100k people

      90% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      90% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in New Iberia? The median income in New Iberia is $43,938 which is 4% lower than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $43,93821% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,73814% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      32% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Iberia a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Iberia Medical Center
      Iberia Medical Center - North Campus

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Iberia Pediatrics

      A+ Housing

      What are New Iberia home prices? New Iberia home prices are $116,200 - which is 22% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $116,20037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79416% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      17% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does New Iberia have good schools? The New Iberia graduation rate is 69% - which is 12% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      69%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      75%

      57% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is New Iberia a good place to live? New Iberia has an overall rating of 63% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      22%

      1 total surveys

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