As of 2012, Lafayette's population is 24,453 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 6.25 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lafayette is $234,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.16 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette's cost of living is 13.50% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Lafayette public schools spend $4,657 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20 students per teacher in Lafayette. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 5.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lafayette jobs have Increased by 2.84 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 27 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
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