As of 2012, Lafayette's population is 23,893 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -0.61 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lafayette is $863,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.18 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette's cost of living is 136.70% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Lafayette public schools spend $5,148 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 19.6 students per teacher in Lafayette. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 9.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lafayette jobs have Decreased by 0.16 percent.
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 | --------------------Average Commute time is 32 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lafayette's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |