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LaFayette
  • Town in Georgia

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade C+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

editorial

LaFayette is a town in Georgia with a population of 6,928. LaFayette is in Walker County. Living in LaFayette offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and retirees live in LaFayette and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in LaFayette are above average.

About

About LaFayette...
Population
6,928

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$99,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$699
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    56%
  • Own
    44%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    152.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    319
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    4,147
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    69.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    3%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    18%
    national  11%

Working in LaFayette

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$31,377
National
$69,021

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