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Rayne

Acadia County, LA

Population

7,223

Walk Score

62 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$795

Median home value

$138,300

Founded

1883

Rayne is a town in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is in an agricultural area where rice and sugarcane have been grown. With a population of 7,326 at the 2020 United States census, it is nicknamed the "Frog Capital of the World", as well as the "Louisiana City of Murals". Rayne is part of the Crowley micropolitan statistical area, and within the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area in Acadiana.

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On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Rayne Historic District

Notable landmarks

  • Bernard, Joseph D., House · listed 2001
  • Daboval, Emile L. Jr., House · listed 2023
  • Maison Daboval
  • Shrine of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church and School

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