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.
Southeast
Rayne
Acadia County, LA
Population
7,223
Walk Score
62 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$795
Median home value
$138,300
Founded
1883
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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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