At a Glance
Median Income
$32,999
$22,796 per capita
Home Value
$101,300
Zillow: $180,043
Median Rent
$540/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
21.1% smoking rate
How La Fayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Fayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Fayette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Fayette residents earn a median household income of $32,999 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,796. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 779 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Fayette is $101,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,043. Median rent is $540/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
11.3% of adults in La Fayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Fayette has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,665
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,999
Per Capita$22,796
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$1,240M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,300
Rent$540
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$180,043
Housing Units1,286
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,569/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation846 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband70.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
La Fayette was founded in 1844.
The median home in La Fayette was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.