Quality of Life and Culture in La Fayette, AL - PlaceVista

La Fayette, AL A

Population: 2,666

Home Price: $110,700

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Overview

La Fayette is a small town in the state of Alabama with a population of 2,666. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (C) Average
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (B) Good
Average Commute: 25.1 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: NA
Shopping Mall: NA
Near Beach or Lake: NA
Near Mountains: NA
Near Parks & Green Space: NA

Social and Economic Statistics of La Fayette, AL

Employment and Income	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Per Capita Income	$20,170	$26,163	$32,693
Median Household Income	$30,230	$51,091	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	6.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	9.1%	13.9%	10.5%

Age	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Median Age	45.0	41.9	42.3

Gender	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Male	46.9%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	53.1%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
White	36.8%	70.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	59.8%	24.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.6%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	1.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	1.2%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.6%	2.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Median Home Price	$110,700	$131,174	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$298	$527	$801
Family Households	31.8%	31.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	38.9%	38.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	67.1%	74.0%	72.9%
Renters	32.9%	26.0%	27.1%

Education	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	13.2%	10.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	38.8%	38.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	23.3%	21.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	7.7%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.8%	11.2%	15.0%

Proficiency	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Mathematics	NA%	44.1%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	42.9%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Murder	NA	4.7	3.0
Rape	NA	17.5	38.0
Robbery	NA	31.5	40.7
Assault	NA	79.4	188.5

Property Crime	La Fayette	Alabama	United States
Burglary	NA	149.4	336.1
Theft	NA	1977.4	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	116.7	167.1
Arson	NA	2.3	10.5

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