The Town FilesYoungsville, Louisiana
City in Lafayette Parish · population 15,929 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,700
- Household income
- $105,876
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 34.8
Youngsville is a city of 15,929 people in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $287,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 100% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 77% of Louisiana towns.
How Youngsville ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Youngsville is worth $287,700, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $105,876, which is more affordable than 67% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,278 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Youngsville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,700 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,278 | $887 |
| Median household income | $105,876 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2011 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Youngsville
| People | Youngsville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 84.6% |
Weather in Youngsville
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 42.5°F. About 66.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Youngsville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 29, 1974 about 6.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 20, 1992.
Severe weather in Lafayette Parish since 1996
Lafayette Parish has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish had 137,173 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,120 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Youngsville itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Youngsville
5 public schools with 6,903 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (charter) | K-12 | 3,002 | 18.4 |
| Southside High School | 9-12 | 1,891 | 23.3 |
| Green T. Lindon Elementary School | PK-5 | 690 | 16.4 |
| Youngsville Middle School | 6-8 | 682 | 19.5 |
| Ernest Gallet Elementary School | PK-5 | 638 | 14.8 |
Towns near Youngsville
- Broussard, LA3.8 mi · 13,417 people · home $310,200
- Milton, LA4.5 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
- Lafayette, LA7.8 mi · 121,374 people · home $257,000
- St. Martinville, LA10.1 mi · 5,379 people · home $100,100
- Abbeville, LA11.4 mi · 11,186 people · home $97,300
- Scott, LA11.6 mi · 8,119 people · home $170,300
- New Iberia, LA12.2 mi · 28,555 people · home $158,300
- Breaux Bridge, LA14.0 mi · 7,513 people · home $175,900
Youngsville questions
Is Youngsville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Youngsville scores better for retirees than 33% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 24%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Youngsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Youngsville is valued at $287,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,876, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,278 a month.
What is the weather like in Youngsville?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 42.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Youngsville get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Youngsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 29, 1974. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)