At a Glance
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $228,324
Median Rent
$790/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
104/100K
1,416/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.3% 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?
D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,324. Median rent is $790/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,416/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 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 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population124
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density539/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,152
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
Home Value$178,100
Rent$790
Ownership41.7%
Zillow$228,324
Housing Units173
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent104/100K
Property1,416/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,366/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation929 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lafayette was founded in 1820.
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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