As of 2012, Lafayette's population is 67,140 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.64 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lafayette is $80,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.37 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette's cost of living is 10.20% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Lafayette public schools spend $5,201 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.2 students per teacher in Lafayette. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 7.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lafayette jobs have Increased by 4.44 percent.
Ranked #23 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #60 Best Green Cities
Ranked #101 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lafayette's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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