Best Neighborhoods in Rayne, LA

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

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Best Neighborhoods in Rayne, LA — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Rayne is Convent CDP with a Kurby Score of 84/100. Rayne has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Laplace CDP with a violent crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 97% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Waggaman CDP with a median home value of $139,800.

Rayne has a population of 7,223, a median household income of $34,725, an unemployment rate of 11.4%, and a poverty rate of 28.6%. The median home value citywide is $138,300, which is 51% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Estelle CDP

77/100

Kurby Score

$199,000

Crime: 0.2

Gardere CDP

74/100

Kurby Score

$234,500

Crime: 0.3

River Ridge CDP

82/100

Kurby Score

$300,000

Crime: 0.3

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Rayne ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Estelle CDP	77	$199,000	—	0.2 per 1K	17.8%	6.4%
	Gardere CDP	74	$234,500	—	0.3 per 1K	28.2%	6.2%
	River Ridge CDP	82	$300,000	—	0.3 per 1K	7.0%	3.0%
4	Timberlane CDP	75	$197,100	—	0.4 per 1K	18.2%	10.9%
5	Luling CDP	79	$260,000	—	0.3 per 1K	11.1%	4.8%
6	Raceland CDP	75	$151,000	—	0.4 per 1K	17.3%	10.6%
7	Oak Hills Place CDP	80	$402,100	—	0.5 per 1K	5.9%	1.8%
8	Terrytown CDP	76	$201,500	—	0.2 per 1K	16.2%	8.3%
9	Chalmette CDP	74	$192,800	—	0.2 per 1K	25.6%	9.5%
10	Bayou Cane CDP	77	$187,000	—	0.2 per 1K	16.2%	6.3%
11	Shenandoah CDP	80	$297,000	—	0.2 per 1K	7.6%	5.3%
12	Destrehan CDP	77	$297,500	—	0.3 per 1K	10.2%	9.2%
13	Village St. George CDP	81	$245,500	—	0.4 per 1K	4.1%	3.5%
14	Moss Bluff CDP	81	$228,600	—	0.3 per 1K	8.8%	2.3%
15	Jefferson CDP	79	$234,000	—	0.4 per 1K	12.1%	4.2%
16	Laplace CDP	77	$181,600	—	0.1 per 1K	12.4%	8.3%
17	Claiborne CDP	81	$194,500	—	0.3 per 1K	11.4%	0.8%
18	Woodmere CDP	77	$171,300	—	0.3 per 1K	13.7%	9.2%
19	Bayou Blue CDP	77	$179,600	—	0.3 per 1K	18.7%	5.4%
20	Belle Chasse CDP	81	$339,100	—	0.4 per 1K	5.9%	3.0%
21	Waggaman CDP	73	$139,800	—	0.4 per 1K	27.1%	9.8%
22	Harvey CDP	73	$170,600	—	0.2 per 1K	24.6%	9.5%
23	Metairie CDP	79	$289,800	—	—	11.7%	4.3%
24	Kraemer CDP	82	$142,700	—	3.5 per 1K	23.8%	13.4%
25	Convent CDP	84	N/A	—	7.2 per 1K	15.2%	0.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Rayne for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Laplace CDP
0.1 per 1K
2
Estelle CDP
0.2 per 1K
3
Terrytown CDP
0.2 per 1K
4
Chalmette CDP
0.2 per 1K
5
Bayou Cane CDP
0.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Waggaman CDP
$139,800
2
Kraemer CDP
$142,700
3
Raceland CDP
$151,000
4
Harvey CDP
$170,600
5
Woodmere CDP
$171,300

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Shenandoah CDP
$103,130
2
Destrehan CDP
$103,073
3
Village St. George CDP
$96,971
4
Belle Chasse CDP
$92,059
5
Oak Hills Place CDP
$91,523

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Estelle CDP
AQI 42
2
Gardere CDP
AQI 42
3
River Ridge CDP
AQI 42
4
Timberlane CDP
AQI 42
5
Luling CDP
AQI 42

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Rayne

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which quiet neighborhood in Rayne has the best air quality?

Estelle CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 42 (national average: 42).

How is neighborhood noise measured?

Noise levels are measured in dBA (A-weighted decibels) using the DOT National Transportation Noise Map, which models road, aviation, and rail noise. Lower values indicate quieter areas.

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