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About Lafayette County

Lafayette is a county in the Madison Metropolitan area. It has a population of 16,716 and a population density of 26, which is 72% below the national average. It has a median age of 42, which is 6 years above the Madison Metro median age and 3 years above the national average.


Lafayette County has a median home value of $203,073, which is 50% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,166 is 20% below the metro average rent and 44% below the national average rent The average household income in Lafayette County is $69,293 , which is 16% below the Metro average household income and 11% below the national average of household income.

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$203,073Median Home Value
$408,423 Madison Metro Area
$1,166Median Rent
$1,455 Madison Metro Area

Towns of Lafayette County

Lamont, WI
Hazel Green, WI
Seymour, WI
Blanchardville, WI
Argyle town, WI
Belmont, WI
Blanchard, WI
Willow Springs, WI
Argyle, WI
South Wayne, WI
Darlington Town, WI
Darlington, WI
Monticello, WI
Elk Grove, WI
Kendall, WI
Cuba City, WI
Darlington city, WI
Fayette, WI
Belmont town, WI
Shullsburg, WI
Benton, WI
Shullsburg town, WI
Benton village, WI
Gratiot Town, WI
White Oak Springs, WI
New Diggings, WI
Benton Town, WI
Wiota, WI
Gratiot village, WI
Gratiot, WI
Wayne, WI
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Demographics

Lafayette County's population is made up of 54% married, 28% single, 11% divorced and 7% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 79% of the population in Lafayette County.

16,716Population
694,345 Madison Metro Area
26Population Density
  • 51% Male
  • 49% Female
42 Median Age
36 Madison Metro Area
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Employment

The Per Capita income in Lafayette County is $33,484. The Median Household Income is $69,293

$33,484Income Per Capita
$48,611 Madison Metro Area
$69,293Median Household Income
$82,132 Madison Metro Area
10% Poverty Rate
10% Madison Metro Area
2% Unemployment Rate
2% Madison 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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See Detailed Amenities Data for Lafayette County
$203,073Median Home Value
$408,423 Madison Metro Area
$1,166Median Rent
$1,455 Madison Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Madison Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
21%
Home Owners
79%
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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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