At a Glance
Median Income
$44,924
$20,467 per capita
Home Value
$189,800
Zillow: $262,660
Median Rent
$847/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
640/100K
2,166/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lafayette residents earn a median household income of $44,924 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,467. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 427 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $189,800 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,660. Median rent is $847/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 640 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,166/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,643
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,924
Per Capita$20,467
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A
Home Value$189,800
Rent$847
Ownership49.1%
Zillow$262,660
Housing Units2,235
Rent Burden28.6%
Crime
F
Violent640/100K
Property2,166/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault584/100K
Burglary396/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,856/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation964 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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