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About Lafayette County

Lafayette is a county in the Gainesville Metropolitan area. It has a population of 8,107 and a population density of 16, which is 83% below the national average. It has a median age of 41, which is 7 years above the Gainesville Metro median age and 2 years above the national average.


Lafayette County has a median home value of $248,918, which is 20% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,238 is 25% below the metro average rent and 41% below the national average rent The average household income in Lafayette County is $57,852 , which is 2% below the Metro average household income and 26% below the national average of household income.

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$248,918Median Home Value
$312,941 Gainesville Metro Area
$1,238Median Rent
$1,642 Gainesville Metro Area

Towns of Lafayette County

Mayo, FL
Day, FL

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Demographics

Lafayette County's population is made up of 41% married, 39% single, 11% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 29%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Lafayette County.

8,107Population
350,203 Gainesville Metro Area
16Population Density
  • 61% Male
  • 39% Female
41 Median Age
34 Gainesville Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Lafayette County is $20,073. The Median Household Income is $57,852

$20,073Income Per Capita
$38,148 Gainesville Metro Area
$57,852Median Household Income
$59,290 Gainesville Metro Area
19% Poverty Rate
19% Gainesville Metro Area
9% Unemployment Rate
4% Gainesville Metro Area
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Amenities in Lafayette County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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See Detailed Amenities Data for Lafayette County
$248,918Median Home Value
$312,941 Gainesville Metro Area
$1,238Median Rent
$1,642 Gainesville Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Gainesville Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow
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