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Lafayette County

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.

$248,918Median Home Value

$312,941 Gainesville Metro Area

$1,238Median Rent

$1,642 Gainesville Metro Area

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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

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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Nearby Places

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Amenities

Amenities in Lafayette County

Groceries

Cafe’s

Restaurants

Day Care

Park

Dog Park

Pharmacy

Bars

Airport

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Real Estate

$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

315

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

717

Housing

195

San Fransisco Metro Area

130

Goods and Services

111

San Fransisco Metro Area