Lafayette, CO
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Lafayette, Colorado Summary

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 30,295.

  • The median home value in Lafayette is $684,062.

  • The median income in Lafayette is $105,819.

  • The cost of living in Lafayette is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median rent in Lafayette is $1,912.

  • The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 3.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Lafayette is 5.5%.

  • The average high in Lafayette is 61.7° and the average low is 33.9°.

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Lafayette SnackAbility

7.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
7
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Lafayette, CO Crime Report

Crime in Lafayette summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lafayette. Key points include:

  • There were 893 total crimes in Lafayette in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 2,861.8 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 205.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lafayette is 2,656.7 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Lafayette is 23.13% above the national average.

893
Total Crimes
23.13%
Above National Average

Crime In Lafayette Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Lafayette
/ 100k People
Colorado
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 893 2,861.8 3,256.9 2,324.2
Violent Crime 64 205.1 423.1 369.8
Murder 1 3.2 5.1 6.3
Robbery 7 22.4 68.3 66.1
Aggravated Assault 37 118.6 286.9 268.2
Property Crime 829 2,656.7 2,833.8 1,954.4
Burglary 98 314.1 400.3 269.8
Larceny 616 1,974.1 1,909.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 115 368.5 524.3 282.7

Lafayette, CO Cost Of Living

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 112 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Lafayette is 1.1x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Lafayette is $684,062.

  • The median income in Lafayette is $105,819.

112
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Lafayette Comparison Table

Living Expense Lafayette Colorado National Average
Overall 112 104 100
Services 98 102 100
Groceries 88 99 100
Health 86 100 100
Housing 156 116 100
Transportation 107 104 100
Utilities 77 90 100

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.

StatLafayette
Average Annual High61.7
Average Annual Low33.9
Annual Precipitation Days46.6
Average Annual Precipitation18.6
Average Annual Snowfall88.7
61.7°
Average High
46.6°
Days of Rain

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Lafayette Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Lafayette

The current population in Lafayette is 30,295. The population has increased 25.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 30,295 8.2%
2021 28,002 2.0%
2020 27,440 1.4%
2019 27,053 2.4%
2018 26,430 2.4%
2017 25,812 2.3%
2016 25,238 2.0%
2015 24,753 1.5%
2014 24,398 0.9%
2013 24,187 -

Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette

White
72.5% (21,976)
African American
0.7% (217)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
3.3% (1,003)
Hawaiian
0.2% (67)
Other
0.3% (88)
Two Or More
6.2% (1,877)
Hispanic
16.7% (5,067)

Lafayette is:

  • 72.5% White with 21,976 White residents.

  • 0.7% African American with 217 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 3.3% Asian with 1,003 Asian residents.

  • 0.2% Hawaiian with 67 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 88 Other residents.

  • 6.2% Two Or More with 1,877 Two Or More residents.

  • 16.7% Hispanic with 5,067 Hispanic residents.

Race Lafayette CO USA
White 72.5% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.7% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 3.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.2% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 16.7% 22.1% 18.7%

Gender in Lafayette

Female
50.7% (15,346)
Male
49.3% (14,949)
  • Lafayette is 50.7% female with 15,346 female residents.

  • Lafayette is 49.3% male with 14,949 male residents.

Gender Lafayette CO USA
Female 50.7% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.3% 50.7% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Lafayette completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Lafayette completed 9-12th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Lafayette completed high school / ged.

  • 15.0% of adults in Lafayette completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Lafayette completed associate's degree.

  • 39.0% of adults in Lafayette completed bachelor's degree.

  • 16.0% 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.

< 9th Grade
3.0% (908)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (605)
High School / GED
10.0% (3,029)
Some College
15.0% (4,544)
Associate's Degree
7.0% (2,120)
Bachelor's Degree
39.0% (11,815)
Master's Degree
16.0% (4,847)
Professional Degree
4.0% (1,211)
Doctorate Degree
4.0% (1,211)
Education Lafayette CO USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 10.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 15.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 39.0% 27.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 16.0% 12.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 4.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Lafayette, Colorado

  • 1.6% of households in Lafayette earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.3% of households in Lafayette earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Lafayette earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.1% of households in Lafayette earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Lafayette earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.2% of households in Lafayette earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Lafayette earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Lafayette earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Lafayette earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 20.9% of households in Lafayette earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.6% (47,443)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.3% (38,622)
$15,000 to $24,999
3.7% (111,576)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.1% (185,722)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.4% (193,828)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.2% (520,453)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.5% (347,127)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.5% (560,029)
$150,000 to $199,999
12.9% (390,041)
$200,000 or more
20.9% (634,652)
Income Lafayette CO USA
Less than $10,000 1.6% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.3% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 3.7% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.1% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.2% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.5% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.9% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 20.9% 13.9% 11.4%

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