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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Lafayette Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 144 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 $676,850.
The median income in Lafayette is $119,040.
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lafayette Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lafayette | Colorado | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 114 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 230 | 135 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 107 | 100 |
| Utilities | 113 | 107 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lafayette, CO Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lafayette Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lafayette
The current population in Lafayette is 30,602. The population has increased 26.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30,602 | 0.4% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette
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Lafayette is:
69.5% White with 21,277 White residents.
0.8% African American with 248 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
3.9% Asian with 1,179 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 56 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 90 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 1,880 Two Or More residents.
19.2% Hispanic with 5,872 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.5% | 64.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 22.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lafayette
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Lafayette is 50.6% female with 15,474 female residents.
Lafayette is 49.4% male with 15,128 male residents.
| Gender | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 49.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25
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4.0% 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.
14.0% of adults in Lafayette completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Lafayette completed associate's degree.
37.0% of adults in Lafayette completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Lafayette completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Lafayette completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Lafayette completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lafayette, Colorado
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2.0% of households in Lafayette earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Lafayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Lafayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Lafayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.9% of households in Lafayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Lafayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Lafayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.2% of households in Lafayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Lafayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.
26.5% of households in Lafayette earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lafayette | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.9% | 8.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 14.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.2% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 26.5% | 17.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
