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La Fayette, AL


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La Fayette, Alabama

La Fayette contains a population of approximately 3,234.

The People and Families of La Fayette

In La Fayette, about 34% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in La Fayette.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, La Fayette had a median family income of $29,167.

La Fayette Housing

La Fayette has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Alabama. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in La Fayette the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In La Fayette, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

La Fayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLa Fayette Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLa Fayette Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%La Fayette Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of La Fayette, AL

Comparing La Fayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use55
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built62

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