Life in Lafayette research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Lafayette over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette:
The population in Lafayette is 30,471.
The median home value in Lafayette is $670,532.
The median income in Lafayette is $110,431.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 137 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lafayette is $2,042.
The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Lafayette is 6.1%.
The average high in Lafayette is 61.7° and the average low is 33.9°.
Crime in Lafayette summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lafayette. Key points include:
There were 899 total crimes in Lafayette in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 2,953.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 272.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 2,680.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lafayette is 39.35% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lafayette / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 899 | 2,953.2 | 3,069.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 272.6 | 476.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 19.7 | 63.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 58 | 190.5 | 350.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 816 | 2,680.5 | 2,592.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 149 | 489.5 | 348.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 594 | 1,951.3 | 1,754.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 73 | 239.8 | 490.6 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Lafayette summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lafayette. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Colorado. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lafayette is 137 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Lafayette is $670,532.
The median income in Lafayette is $110,431.
| Living Expense | Lafayette | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 111 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 101 | 100 | |
| Housing | 227 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 110 | 107 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
The average high in Lafayette is 61.7° and the average low is 33.9°.
There are 46.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.6 inches of precipitation each year with 88.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 46.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 88.7 |
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The current population in Lafayette is 30,471. The population has increased 26.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30,471 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 30,295 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 30,307 | 8.4% |
| 2020 | 27,952 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 28,742 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 28,002 | 2.0% |
| 2017 | 27,440 | 1.4% |
| 2016 | 27,053 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 26,430 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 25,812 | 2.3% |
| 2013 | 25,238 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 24,753 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 24,398 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 24,187 | - |
73.0% White with 22,243 White residents.
0.7% African American with 221 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 1,159 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 60 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 1,811 Two Or More residents.
16.2% Hispanic with 4,939 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 65.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.7% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 4.2% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.2% | 22.2% | 19.0% |
Lafayette is 50.7% female with 15,458 female residents.
Lafayette is 49.3% male with 15,012 male residents.
| Gender | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.6% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Lafayette completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Lafayette completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Lafayette completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Lafayette completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Lafayette completed associate's degree.
40.0% of adults in Lafayette completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Lafayette completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Lafayette completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Lafayette completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 28.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.0% of households in Lafayette earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Lafayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Lafayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Lafayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.5% of households in Lafayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Lafayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Lafayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in Lafayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Lafayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.4% of households in Lafayette earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.6% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.5% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 15.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 19.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.4% | 15.8% | 12.6% |