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About Lafayette
Lafayette is a suburb in the Indianapolis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 5,205 and a population density of 147, which is 37% above the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 6 years above the Indianapolis Metro median age and 4 years above the national average.
Lafayette has a median home value of $150,700, which is 3% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,025 is 13% above the metro average rent and 0% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Indianapolis. The average household income in Lafayette is $52,407 , which is 12% below the Metro average household income and 17% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Lafayette is 4. Lafayette also has a crime index 83 that is below the Metro average and below the National average.
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Lafayette has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Lafayette also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Lafayette's population is made up of 51% married, 27% single, 13% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 37%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 74% of the population in Lafayette.
- 52% Male
- 48% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Lafayette is $25,360. The Median Household Income is $52,979 and the Lafayette Unemployment Rate is 6%.
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Lafayette crime index is 92 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Lafayette.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.
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