Lafayette, CO vs Stuart, FL
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.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $61,878). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 143). Lafayette leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 30,439 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Lafayette has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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