Commerce City, CO vs Lafayette, CO
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Commerce City
63.6
#1753 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 21.7). Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 30). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Commerce City, CO | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1753) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 68,245 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $487,526 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $96,484 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 21.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.0 | D+55.8 |
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63.6 Score
Commerce City, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$487,526
Population
68,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
30
West
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D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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