Lafayette, Colorado

Population 25,028

Lafayette is located in Boulder County, CO. The population is 25,028, making Lafayette the 3rd largest city in Boulder County.

There are 8 public schools in Lafayette with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Lafayette is moderate , and there are 30 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lafayette is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lafayette property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lafayette include Louisville, Broomfield and Leyner.

Lafayette Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 5.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 39.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 55.1%

Crime Rate

6.8% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 166
  • Violent Crimes: 213
  • Robbery: 14
  • Burglary: 261
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

11.49% Lower than national avg.
  • 30 offenders in Lafayette
  • 11.99 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

65 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 57

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Colorado unemployment average: 3.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Lafayette, CO and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Lafayette's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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4 Private Schools

Alexander Dawson School

Catalyst High School

Forest Park Montessori School

Running River School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

30 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Former Drug Lab view all

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209 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lafayette, CO issued 209 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 209 permits, 104 were issued for single family homes and 105 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lafayette, CO issued 201 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 201 permits, 100 were issued for single family homes and 101 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,393
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,563
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,892
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,542
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,960

Zip Codes

80020 80023 80026 80027 80301 80303

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Environmental Hazards

65 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (156/156)
    Lafayette, CO has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Lafayette, CO is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.6 Average
    Lafayette, CO is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20°
  • February 15.85°
  • March 27.05°
  • April 30.45°
  • May 37.8°
  • June 50.12°
  • July 75.1°
  • August 54.7°
  • September 47.6°
  • October 36.9°
  • November 27.67°
  • December 20.37°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lafayette, CO

Earthquakes
Lafayette, CO has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lafayette, CO has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lafayette, CO has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lafayette, CO has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lafayette, CO: $72,895

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lafayette is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.46%
White Collar - 70.54%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. John Hickenlooper
  • Sen. Michael F. Bennet
  • Sen. Cory Gardner

City Representatives

  • Jared Polis

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

3 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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