Lafayette is a city in Colorado state in USA with a population of 27952 residents.. The poverty rate of Lafayette is 5.4%, which is 61% lower than national average. The typical household in Lafayette earns $85909 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 26.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Lafayette, only 94% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Lafayette remained 3.8%, which is 19% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Lafayette, only 60% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 22% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Lafayette is 118, which is 18% higher than national average. Median home value in Lafayette is $458300 , which is 99% higher than national average. While median income in Lafayette remained $85909, which is 27% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.