Lafayette has a population of approximately 70,928 and experiences a population change rate of 25.77%. The population density is 2,414.3 / sq mi .
Lafayette has a population of approximately 70,928 and experiences a population change rate of 25.77%. The population density is 2,414.3 / sq mi .
The median household income for Lafayette is $47,690, with 31,362 households and an average household size of 2.22.
The median value of a home in Lafayette is $198,500 with an appreciation rate of 14.60%. 44.49% of housing in the state is owned while 48.94% is rented.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 83.5 %.
The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 2.40%, and recent job growth is at -1.20%. Future job growth is projected at 44.22%.
The sales tax rate in Lafayette is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 3.23% .
School expenditures in Lafayette are $13,232, and the school ratio is 15.5:1.
The average high temperature in July is 86.5 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.9 inches per year, with 19.4 inches of snow per year.