As of 2012, Lafayette Metro Area's population is 201,789 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.02 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Lafayette Metro Area is $116,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 4.23 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette Metro Area's cost of living is 7.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Lafayette Metro Area public schools spend $4,797 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 17 students per teacher in Lafayette Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Lafayette Metro Area is 7.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Lafayette Metro Area jobs have Increased by 4.53 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Lafayette Metro Area'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 |