As of 2012, Lafayette's population is 3,742 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 42.82 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lafayette is $148,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.68 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette's cost of living is 3.50% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Lafayette public schools spend $4,615 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Lafayette. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 8.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lafayette jobs have Increased by 0.57 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 33 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lafayette's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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