Lafayette has a population of approximately 122,469 and experiences a population change rate of 11.08%. The population density is 2,207.7 / sq mi .
Lafayette has a population of approximately 122,469 and experiences a population change rate of 11.08%. The population density is 2,207.7 / sq mi .
The median household income for Lafayette is $55,329, with 51,328 households and an average household size of 2.3.
The median value of a home in Lafayette is $211,700 with an appreciation rate of 12.50%. 49.70% of housing in the state is owned while 38.63% is rented.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 96.7 %.
The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 2.90%, and recent job growth is at 1.11%. Future job growth is projected at 41.63%.
The sales tax rate in Lafayette is 9.45%, while the income tax rate is 4.25% .
School expenditures in Lafayette are $12,897, and the school ratio is 18.6:1.
The average high temperature in July is 91.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 41.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 61.6 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.