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Lafayette, MN


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLafayette Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Lafayette Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Lafayette, MN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Senior Citizens98
Well-Paid Single Men74
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population55
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents55
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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