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Arvada, CO vs Lafayette, CO

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- The median age of a home in Arvada is 30.2% older than the median age of a home in Lafayette.
 Arvada, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Median Home Age43  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$690,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months14.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock60.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.173.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.5$11.0
 Homes Owned72.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock3.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented24.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Arvada, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,540$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,430  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,600$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,910  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,580$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,830  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Arvada, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.3%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Arvada, COLafayette, COUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9990.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9998.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99928.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock33.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Arvada, COLafayette, COUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock16.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.3%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.9%12.2%
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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews
Richard · Mansfield, TX
Perfect town between Denver and the mountains.
Over 2 years ago

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Katie · Arvada, CO
Too much Growth!
Over 7 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Linda · Arvada, CO
Arvada, CO
Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews
Neil · Vancouver, WA
An okay area with access to much more
Over 4 years ago

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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tabby · Lafayette, CO
300 days of sunshine and outdoor lover's paradise
Over 14 years ago

can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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