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Lafayette, Colorado

Introduction to Lafayette, Colorado

Located in Boulder county, the city of Lafayette, Colorado, is 9 miles E of Boulder, Colorado(center to center) and 18 miles N of Denver, Colorado.. It has a population of 23,197 residents.

Lafayette History

Lafayette was established in the year 1888 by Mary Miller, who named the city after her husband, Lafayette Miller; the Millers were the first settlers in this region, who used the land mostly for farming purposes. Lafayette was officially incorporated into the state in 1890.

Lafayette and nearby Attractions

  • Barbour Ponds State Park
  • Astor House Museum
  • Lafayette Public Library
  • Colorado Governor's Mansion
  • Colorado Historical Society

Things To Do In Lafayette

The city has a number of historical sites including Fort Vasquez, an important trading center for Native Americans. There are also more than 40 museums in and around the city. The residents celebrate the Peach Festival in the month of August every year. There are also a number of local libraries maintained by the state government. The city is home to a number of parks including the City Park and the Eldorado Canyon State Park.

Lafayette Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Denver International Airport.

Lafayette Higher Education

College level education is available at the Aims Community College, Colorado Christian University, and University of Colorado - Denver.

High Points

Lafayette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 7%Lafayette Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 9%Lafayette Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Lafayette College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Lafayette Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Lafayette Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lafayette, CO

Comparing Lafayette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity910
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women810
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population37
Senior Citizens13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home107
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes63
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime56

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