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Lafayette Township

  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Cleveland, OH
  • 7 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Lafayette Township is a suburb of Cleveland with a population of 5,740. Lafayette Township is in Medina County. Living in Lafayette Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Lafayette Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lafayette Township are above average.
    About Lafayette Township...
    Population
    5,740

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $736
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      42%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Lafayette Township

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $73,142
    National
    $55,322
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      General atmosphere: beautiful, friendly, lots of small businesses

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      It is a very family based community. Sports are very competitive. Parks are great and it is close to Cleveland.
      The square/downtown area has a lot of life.