New Iberia, Louisiana

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Southeast Lafayette, LA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.2

C

out of 100

Overview

New Iberia is a Louisiana city with a population of approximately 27,080, part of the Lafayette, LA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $151,501. Median household income is $47,108.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,080 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $151,501 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $47,108 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21 minutes
  • Part of the Lafayette, LA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,080

Source: Census ACS

$151,501

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$47,108

Source: Census ACS

21 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

89 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Iberia Parish (county-level results)

32%
67%
Democrat 9,504
Republican 19,511
Leans R+34.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 85.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 69.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.2

Location

New Iberia, LA (30.0010, -91.8200)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.