Best Places to Live in Lafayette County, Florida

Lafayette County , FL lies in north -central Florida with a population close to 8500 people . It is home to many parks & lakeside attractions such as Ichetucknee Springs State Park providing visitors plenty of recreational activities perfect for those seeking lush forests, fresh water springs and peacefu l countryside views framed by gentle rolling hills and unspoiled nature.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lafayette County is 4.3% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lafayette County jobs have decreased by 1.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette County's cost of living is 16.1% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lafayette County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Lafayette County, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Lafayette county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 85.4% to 13.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lafayette County's population is 8,343 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.1%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 27.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lafayette County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.4%.

SCHOOLS

Lafayette County public schools spend $8,732 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 18 students per teacher in Lafayette County. More Education

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Housing Market in lafayette

It's a good time to buy in Lafayette. Home Appreciation is up 18.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Lafayette is .

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