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Lafayette, Tennessee

city · Macon County (primary) , Putnam County

At a glance

5,727
Population
$213,900
Median home value (all homes)
29% below U.S. median
$272,000
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$896/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$51,736
Median household income
34% below U.S. median
28.1 min
Average commute
80.9%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing12% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost1% above
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college11 mi
High school graduates79.5%
College graduates11.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
The mission is to strengthen the region by cultivating a vibrant economy and enhancing quality of life. It serves Algood, Baxter, Cookeville and Monterey.
region Middle Tennessee Industrial Dev. Assoc.
The Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association is an economic development agency funded by Electric Cooperative, Municipal Electric, and Natural Gas Distributors serving Middle Tennessee. It represents and promotes industrial development in 40 counties and provides plant location services in cooperation with the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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