Lafayette, CO

Living in Lafayette

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 38
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Commute 52
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 37
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 56
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Schools 39
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Residents

29k Population +4.6k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
58% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian75%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate13%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree35%
Graduate degree22%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$83k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked2%
Worked at home12%

Housing

$422k Median Home Value +$168k (2010–19)
23% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$490 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K23%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity21%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas76%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lafayette

United States45
Colorado43
Boulder Metro Area26
Boulder County26

Property Crime in Lafayette

United States48
Colorado55
Boulder Metro Area45
Boulder County45

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 1 12
Feb 29 1 13
Mar 36 2 19
Apr 42 3 17
May 51 3 4
Jun 61 2 0
Jul 67 2 0
Aug 65 2 0
Sep 57 2 1
Oct 46 1 7
Nov 36 1 12
Dec 28 1 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette

Inland Flooding28
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lafayette, CO

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lafayette, CO

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Colleges

Colleges near Lafayette, CO

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Naropa University
9 miles, W
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Regis University
15 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lafayette, CO

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Airports

Airports near Lafayette, CO

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