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Lafayette, Colorado

city · Boulder County

At a glance

30,602
Population
$686,500
Median home value (all homes)
126% above U.S. median
$672,615
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,121/mo
Median rent
57% above U.S. median
$119,040
Median household income
52% above U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
95.4%
Homes with broadband
37.23%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 138 — 38% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing144% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost17% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates95%
College graduates63.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Lafayette Economic Development
Lafayette Economic Development supports economic development in Lafayette, Colorado, including residential, commercial, and light industrial development. It provides information on incentives, grants, and business resources.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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