At a Glance
Median Income
$96,419
$33,591 per capita
Home Value
$383,000
Zillow: $459,510
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
162/100K
2,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
258 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
3.1 / 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 $96,419 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,591. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $383,000 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $459,510. Median rent is $1,144/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,736/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population4,428
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density4,761/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,419
Per Capita$33,591
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A
Home Value$383,000
Rent$1,144
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$459,510
Housing Units1,440
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent162/100K
Property2,736/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation222 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lafayette was founded in 1846.
The median home in Lafayette was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Portland International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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