Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Rayne, LA
25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.
Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Rayne, LA — Key Takeaways
Rayne has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Cecilia CDP with a median home value of $75,800. The strongest job market is in Swartz CDP with an unemployment rate of 0.4%.
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.
Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods
| # | Neighborhood | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buras CDP | 61 | ||
| Cecilia CDP | 61 | ||
| Cade CDP | 51 | ||
4 | Choctaw CDP | 51 | |
5 | Swartz CDP | 51 | |
6 | Ossun CDP | 51 | |
7 | Paulina CDP | 49 | |
8 | Hahnville CDP | 49 | |
9 | Bayou Gauche CDP | 48 | |
10 | Montz CDP | 48 | |
11 | Bourg CDP | 48 | |
12 | Prairieville CDP | 48 | |
13 | Bayou Country Club CDP | 47 | |
14 | Catahoula CDP | 46 | |
15 | Cut Off CDP | 46 | |
16 | South Vacherie CDP | 45 | |
17 | Hackberry CDP | 42 | |
18 | Barataria CDP | 42 | |
19 | Grand Point CDP | 42 | |
20 | Hester CDP | 41 | |
21 | Paradis CDP | 40 | |
22 | St. James CDP | 33 | |
23 | Egan CDP | 26 | |
24 | Dulac CDP | 24 | |
25 | Union CDP | 20 |
Rankings by Category
Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Rayne for each growth-potential metric.
Lowest median home value
- $75,800
- $85,800
- $95,000
- $102,700
- $104,200
Lowest unemployment rate
- 0.4%
- 0.6%
- 0.8%
- 1.3%
- 1.3%
Lowest violent crime rate
- 0.1 per 1K
- 0.7 per 1K
- 0.8 per 1K
- 1.1 per 1K
- 1.3 per 1K
Lowest median rent
- $593
- $676
- $766
- $766
- $866
Highest median household income
- $137,923
- $118,750
- $111,927
- $110,417
- $106,756
Lowest poverty rate
- 0.6%
- 0.8%
- 1.4%
- 2.2%
- 2.5%
Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.
- Affordability vs City Average
- 30% weight
- Walkability & Transit
- 25% weight
- Job Market (Unemployment)
- 20% weight
- Safety
- 15% weight
- Environment (Air Quality)
- 10% weight
Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.