At a Glance
Median Income
$52,946
$30,181 per capita
Home Value
$157,600
Zillow: $259,342
Median Rent
$1,039/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
485/100K
3,290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.1%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lafayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lafayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lafayette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lafayette residents earn a median household income of $52,946 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,181. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,253 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $157,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,342. Median rent is $1,039/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,290/100K. The murder rate is 6.9/100K.
Education
28.1% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population70,650
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density2,326/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,946
Per Capita$30,181
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$13,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,600
Rent$1,039
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$259,342
Housing Units33,783
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent485/100K
Property3,290/100K
Murder6.9/100K
Assault350/100K
Burglary533/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation679 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.1%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute16 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Lafayette was founded in 1853.
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 478 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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