About Lafayette County

Lafayette is a county in the Memphis Metropolitan area. It has a population of 56,172 and a population density of 86, which is 9% below the national average. It has a median age of 31, which is 5 years below the Memphis Metro median age and 8 years below the national average.


Lafayette County has a median home value of $316,707, which is 26% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,930 is 23% above the metro average rent and 8% below the national average rent The average household income in Lafayette County is $59,748 , which is 7% below the Metro average household income and 23% below the national average of household income.

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$316,707Median Home Value
$235,765 Memphis Metro Area
$1,930Median Rent
$1,478 Memphis Metro Area

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Lafayette County's population is made up of 39% married, 47% single, 10% divorced and 4% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 28%. Homeowners make up 64% of the population in Lafayette County.

56,172Population
1,335,549 Memphis Metro Area
86Population Density
  • 48% Male
  • 52% Female
31 Median Age
36 Memphis Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Lafayette County is $32,536. The Median Household Income is $59,748

$32,536Income Per Capita
$35,441 Memphis Metro Area
$59,748Median Household Income
$64,025 Memphis Metro Area
20% Poverty Rate
16% Memphis Metro Area
3% Unemployment Rate
6% Memphis Metro Area
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Amenities in Lafayette County
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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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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$316,707Median Home Value
$235,765 Memphis Metro Area
$1,930Median Rent
$1,478 Memphis Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Memphis Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
36%
Home Owners
64%
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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

University crime index is 65 which is lower than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

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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