Welcome to the "Boudin Capital of the World," where visitors and residents regale in the culinary delights of boudin pistolette, crackling boudin balls with pepper jack cheese, boudin sandwiches, and, of course, regular ol' boudin (pronounced "boodan"). Birthplace of the celebrated Cajun singer, songwriter and poet Zachary Richard, the city celebrates its own annual Boudin Festival that pays homage to this delicacy that forms part of Louisiana's daily staple.
Known as the place, "Where the West Begins and Hospitality Never Ends", Scott is located to the west of Lafayette and lies 39 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico
Welcome to the "Boudin Capital of the World," where visitors and residents regale in the culinary delights of boudin pistolette, crackling boudin balls with pepper jack cheese, boudin sandwiches, and, of course, regular ol' boudin (pronounced "boodan"). Birthplace of the celebrated Cajun singer, songwriter and poet Zachary Richard, the city celebrates its own annual Boudin Festival that pays homage to this delicacy that forms part of Louisiana's daily staple.
Known as the place, "Where the West Begins and Hospitality Never Ends", Scott is located to the west of Lafayette and lies 39 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. It was named after the illustrious Superintendent of Southern Pacific, Mr. J.B. Scott. First founded by the railroad built in 1880 using convict labor, it was not incorporated until 1904. Today, although it is actually a suburb of the bigger city of Lafayette, locals treat Scott as their own city with its distinctive history and memories. They even have a Heritage Interpretive Room where documentaries showcasing the local culture are screened and patronized whole-heartedly by proud locals. "The Scott Connection" is the city's first hometown newspaper that is published every Wednesday, and which provides readers with an unbiased reporting of events.
Moving to Scott
Covering a total area of 8.9 square miles and with a population of 8,614, per the 2010 U.S. Census, Scott came an impressive second place in the Clean City contest sponsored by the Federation of Louisiana Garden Clubs in 2011. The fact that residents spend between 15 and 30 minutes commuting one-way to work (which is much shorter than the average time most Americans spend commuting), is reason enough to consider the city in case you are planning to move. Scott has five main public schools, two private ones, religious schools and one high school where kids of diverse backgrounds have the opportunity to excel and profit from this diversity. It is easy for potential buyers to find pet-friendly apartments and 1 bedroom apartments for rent, while renters can choose from duplexes for rent and other rental apartments in Scott.
Neighborhoods in Scott
With just two constituent neighborhoods to its credit, the city still packs a punch in terms of livability and popularity. In both neighborhoods, over 80% of locals drive their car to work, while a smaller percentage carpools with colleagues and neighbors.
Scott City Center: Scott City Center is a suburban neighborhood where median real estate prices are higher than a lot of the neighborhoods in Louisiana and nearly a quarter of the country's neighborhoods. The good news is that rents are lower than almost half of Louisiana neighborhoods. Three or four bedroom apartments, studios, single-family homes and mobile homes are popular while a chunk of the residential real estate is owner-occupied.
Westgate Road/ Paul Boudreaux Road: In this suburban neighborhood too, median real estate prices are higher than those of the neighborhoods in Louisiana and the U.S, however rental prices are pretty affordable. This is a moderate income neighborhood.
Living in Scott
The Cajun culture is alive and kicking in Scott where festivities play a major role in the cultural calendar. Mardi Gras is characterized by Cajun and Creole French music played all along. Three parks, namely the Scott Park, Memramcook Park and Saint Aubin Park each with specifically designed purposes are brimming with native trees and walking trails. Families with kids and groups of friends and students enjoy this aspect of their heavily-wooded city to the fullest. The tourist center, La Maison de Begnaud and the Scott's Welcome Heritage Interpretive Center, which is a renovated 100-year-old Acadian home, are repositories of the city's tourist information, maps, brochures and cultural event schedules. A Cajun gift shop sells local history books, Cajun and Creole Music and local handcrafted items, while the Scott Historical and Genealogical Society proves reliable enough to look up one's ancestry.
Social Life
Life in Scott is as peaceful as it comes with residents working hard all week only to relax on Sunday's. A number of youth, adult, civic, and community organizations take care of the city's business, health, religious and social needs. Volunteer work is popular with those with a little extra time on their hands. St. Aubin Park in downtown Scott is a popular venue for Christmas festivities, carol singing and tree lighting, while the Mardi Gras parades assures residents a family-friendly time!
Boudin Trippin'
The top rated boudin joints in town include Don's Specialty Meats, Billy's Boudin and Cracklin, Early's Supermarket (a classic Cajun Supermarket), Mike's Country Corner, The Best Stop and Romero's. The annual Scott Boudin Festival is an event looked forward to as residents gear up for the hedonistic boudin eating contests, game stalls, live entertainment and lots of good cheer thrown in. The fest is also a great way to get familiarized with Scott's cultural legacies. Food enthusiasts are bound to love a city that relishes its marinated rabbits, stuffed mini pork roasts, stuffed quails, hog head cheese and more.
Whether you decide to buy a home or rent one in Scott, your time spent here will be memorable and enriching to say the least.
