Lafayette, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Yamhill County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,428 Population 4,761/sq mi density
$96,419 Median Income $33,591 per capita
$383,000 Home Value $457,069 Zillow
$1,144 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,419 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$383,000 home value, $1,144/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lafayette, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,419
28% above
$33,591 per capita
Home Value
$383,000
36% above
Zillow: $457,069
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
2% below
35.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
52% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
10.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
128%
Home Value
136%
Rent
98%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lafayette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 4.2% (17% above 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 $457,069. 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.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,428
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density4,761/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,419
Per Capita$33,591
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A
Home Value$383,000
Rent$1,144
Ownership89.1%
Zillow$457,069
Housing Units1,440
Rent Burden35.1%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,773/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
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.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.