Best Areas to Live in New Iberia

New Iberia's most frequently cited residential draws span its historic downtown along Bayou Teche, anchored by real, genuine historic landmarks.

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A real, historic downtown along Bayou Teche

New Iberia's historic downtown sits along Bayou Teche, home to Shadows-on-the-Teche -- a real National Historic Landmark used as Union Army headquarters during the Civil War.

A real, distinct small-city character

New Iberia carries a real, distinct historic Spanish/Acadian/Creole architectural and cultural character, genuinely different from Lafayette's own larger, more urban Acadiana identity.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.