Athens, AL vs New Iberia, LA

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Athens

70

#1140 nationally

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

Athens leads in crime level (6.7 vs 27.7). New Iberia leads in walk score (43 vs 21). Athens leads in median household income ($57,444 vs $47,108).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Athens, AL New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 70 (#1140) 76.2 (#374)
Population 30,904 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $311,050 $151,501
Median Household Income $57,444 $47,108
Average Commute 24.5 min 21 min
Walk Score 21 43
Crime Level 6.7 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+43.9 R+34.1