Lafayette, MN

Lafayette, Minnesota

Lafayette, Minnesota, in Nicollet county, is 53 miles SW of Eden Prairie, Minnesota (center to center) and 66 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 529 residents.

The People and Families of Lafayette

In Lafayette, about 63% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

You'll see many senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lafayette had a median family income of $43,611. Fewer people in Lafayette are poor than in most places in Minnesota.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Lafayette.

Lafayette Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Lafayette was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lafayette, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Lafayette, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Lafayette Almanac

Lafayette Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lafayette Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lafayette residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lafayette, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lafayette Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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