Lafayette, Colorado

Small Colorado city with local appeal

West Boulder, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67

D+

out of 100

Overview

Lafayette is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 30,439, part of the Boulder, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $672,615. Median household income is $105,819.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 30,439 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $672,615 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $105,819 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 24.5 minutes
  • Part of the Boulder, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

30,439

Source: Census ACS

$672,615

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$105,819

Source: Census ACS

24.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

143 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Boulder County (county-level results)

77%
21%
Democrat 150,149
Republican 40,758
Leans D+55.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 30.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 59.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.7/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67

Location

Lafayette, CO (39.9980, -105.0963)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.