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LaFayette, GA
Full City Profile · Georgia · Walker County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,944
Population
858/sq mi density
$39,820
Median Income
$21,747 per capita
$135,100
Home Value
$216,525 Zillow
$812
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
5,027 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,820 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$135,100
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$812/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.1%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,052
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$135,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$216,525
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.1%
Owner-Occupied
47.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$979/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,023/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,203/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,524/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,775/mo
Census median rent:
$812/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
52.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $135,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $216,525 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $812 |
| FMR Studio | $979 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,023 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,203 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,524 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,775 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,052 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |