Living in Lafayette, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lafayette · Census data 2020–2024
Lafayette has 164 residents with a median age of 42.3. The median household income is $36,000 (50% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $181,300, the median rent is $1,064/month.
Lafayette is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lafayette at a glance
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 42.3State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $36,000State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $181,300State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,064/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 16.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.9%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Lafayette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 31.4%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lafayette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lafayette the median home value is $181,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,064 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Lafayette median household income
The median household income in Lafayette is $36,000 and the income per person is $31,238. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Lafayette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 158
- Owner-occupied
- 16.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 83.7%
- Vacant
- 38%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.67
38% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lafayette has many vacation and second homes.
Lafayette demographics
- Population
- 164
- Median age
- 42.3
- Under 18
- 6.1%
- 65 and older
- 5.5%
- Households
- 98
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lafayette ›
Education in Lafayette
13.9% of adults 25 and older in Lafayette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lafayette
- Unemployment rate
- 31.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Lafayette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | 164 | $36,000 | $181,300 | $1,064 |
| London | 10,484 | $60,231 | $201,000 | $916 |
| Choctaw Lake | 1,985 | $141,500 | $347,700 | — |
| Plumwood | 346 | $89,355 | $301,500 | — |
| West Jefferson | 4,392 | $64,136 | $192,100 | $969 |
| Lake Darby | 4,608 | $97,404 | $233,200 | $1,446 |
| South Vienna | 541 | $69,118 | $162,100 | $863 |
| Mechanicsburg | 1,713 | $59,583 | $166,500 | $785 |
| Catawba | 305 | $68,500 | $136,900 | $1,650 |
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What is the median household income in Lafayette, OH?
The median household income in Lafayette is $36,000, 50% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lafayette?
The median home value in Lafayette is $181,300, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Lafayette?
The median gross rent in Lafayette is $1,064 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Lafayette, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Ohio median; unemployment of 31.4%; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Lafayette?
The median age in Lafayette is 42.3 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Lafayette?
The average commute to work in Lafayette is 13 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lafayette?
The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 31.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lafayette?
13.9% of adults in Lafayette have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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