At a Glance
Median Income
$61,454
$39,861 per capita
Home Value
$251,300
Zillow: $219,057
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
524/100K
4,305/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
315 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
3.3 / 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 $61,454 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,861. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $251,300 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,057. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 524 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,305/100K. The murder rate is 11.1/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population121,537
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,163/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,454
Per Capita$39,861
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A
Home Value$251,300
Rent$1,065
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$219,057
Housing Units58,144
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent524/100K
Property4,305/100K
Murder11.1/100K
Assault384/100K
Burglary815/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days315/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Lafayette was founded in 1821.
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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