Fountain Hills, AZ 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.
Fountain Hills
65.5
#1629 nationally
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 19). Fountain Hills leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.5). Lafayette leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fountain Hills, AZ | Lafayette, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1629) | 67 (#1472) |
| Population | 23,611 | 30,439 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $662,184 | $672,615 |
| Median Household Income | $100,317 | $105,819 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+55.8 |
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65.5 Score
Fountain Hills, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,184
Population
23,611
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southwest
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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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