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 Prairieville CDP with a Kurby Score of 90/100. Rayne has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Prairieville 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

Metairie CDP

79/100

Kurby Score

$289,800

Prairieville CDP

90/100

Kurby Score

$292,100

Crime: 0.1

Marrero CDP

80/100

Kurby Score

$163,200

Crime: 0.1

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
	Metairie CDP	79	$289,800	—	—	11.7%	4.3%
	Prairieville CDP	90	$292,100	—	0.1 per 1K	2.5%	2.9%
	Marrero CDP	80	$163,200	—	0.1 per 1K	21.1%	7.0%
4	Laplace CDP	77	$181,600	—	0.1 per 1K	12.4%	8.3%
5	Harvey CDP	73	$170,600	—	0.2 per 1K	24.6%	9.5%
6	Shenandoah CDP	80	$297,000	—	0.2 per 1K	7.6%	5.3%
7	Bayou Cane CDP	77	$187,000	—	0.2 per 1K	16.2%	6.3%
8	Estelle CDP	77	$199,000	—	0.2 per 1K	17.8%	6.4%
9	Chalmette CDP	74	$192,800	—	0.2 per 1K	25.6%	9.5%
10	Terrytown CDP	76	$201,500	—	0.2 per 1K	16.2%	8.3%
11	Moss Bluff CDP	81	$228,600	—	0.3 per 1K	8.8%	2.3%
12	Gardere CDP	74	$234,500	—	0.3 per 1K	28.2%	6.2%
13	Destrehan CDP	77	$297,500	—	0.3 per 1K	10.2%	9.2%
14	River Ridge CDP	82	$300,000	—	0.3 per 1K	7.0%	3.0%
15	Bayou Blue CDP	77	$179,600	—	0.3 per 1K	18.7%	5.4%
16	Luling CDP	79	$260,000	—	0.3 per 1K	11.1%	4.8%
17	Woodmere CDP	77	$171,300	—	0.3 per 1K	13.7%	9.2%
18	Claiborne CDP	81	$194,500	—	0.3 per 1K	11.4%	0.8%
19	Timberlane CDP	75	$197,100	—	0.4 per 1K	18.2%	10.9%
20	Raceland CDP	75	$151,000	—	0.4 per 1K	17.3%	10.6%
21	Waggaman CDP	73	$139,800	—	0.4 per 1K	27.1%	9.8%
22	Belle Chasse CDP	81	$339,100	—	0.4 per 1K	5.9%	3.0%
23	Jefferson CDP	79	$234,000	—	0.4 per 1K	12.1%	4.2%
24	Village St. George CDP	81	$245,500	—	0.4 per 1K	4.1%	3.5%
25	Meraux CDP	77	$192,000	—	0.5 per 1K	17.5%	3.5%

Rankings by Category

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

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Prairieville CDP
0.1 per 1K
2
Marrero CDP
0.1 per 1K
3
Laplace CDP
0.1 per 1K
4
Harvey CDP
0.2 per 1K
5
Shenandoah CDP
0.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Waggaman CDP
$139,800
2
Raceland CDP
$151,000
3
Marrero CDP
$163,200
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
Prairieville CDP
$111,927
2
Shenandoah CDP
$103,130
3
Destrehan CDP
$103,073
4
Village St. George CDP
$96,971
5
Belle Chasse CDP
$92,059

Best Air Quality

Lowest Air Quality Index

1
Metairie CDP
AQI 42
2
Laplace CDP
AQI 42
3
Harvey CDP
AQI 42
4
Shenandoah CDP
AQI 42
5
Bayou Cane 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

What are the safest neighborhoods in Rayne?

The safest neighborhoods in Rayne by violent crime rate are: Prairieville CDP, Marrero CDP, Laplace CDP, Harvey CDP, Shenandoah CDP. Rankings are based on FBI crime data per 1,000 residents.

What is the crime rate in Rayne's safest neighborhood?

Prairieville CDP has a violent crime rate of 0.1 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 3.6 per 1,000.

Which neighborhood in Rayne has the lowest property crime?

Metairie CDP has the lowest property crime rate at 0.6 per 1,000 residents (national average: 19 per 1,000).

Which neighborhood in Rayne has the best air quality?

Metairie CDP has the best air quality with an AQI of 42. The national average AQI is 42.

Is Rayne a safe city?

Rayne has a violent crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000. Crime varies significantly by neighborhood.

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