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Lafayette

Lafayette ’s growing community embraces active, healthy lifestyles. Located in the Colorado’s rolling hills, just 18 miles north of Denver and 10 miles east of Boulder, Lafayette’s residents have the best of both worlds, big city amenities with a small town atmosphere. They are close enough to the large metropolitan areas to be able to take advantage of all the recreational and cultural activities, but maintain the quality of life that can only be found in a quieter community.

Besides the beautiful views and wide-open vistas, cultural, recreational, shopping and dining opportunities are numerous within the City of Lafayette. From exclusive boutiques to major retailers shoppers delight at the diversity of the shopping options available. There is also a cute café or fine dining experience to meet the culinary expectations of any type of appetite.

Outdoor enthusiasts can head to the mountains or just walk up the street, as the City offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Fourteen neighborhood parks with biking trails, swimming pools, tennis courts, picnic facilities and athletic fields draw young and old alike. You can boat on Waneka Lake or play the championship Indian Peaks Golf Course designed by Hale Irwin, rated one of the finest golf courses in the nation by Golf Digest Magazine. The Bob L. Burger Recreation Center includes a dance studio, indoor pool with waterfalls and waterslide, running track, racquetball courts and fitness atrium. A healthy lifestyle is easy to maintain in and around Lafayette.

Fabulous year-round events take place within a short drive from the City such as the symphony and opera, amusement parks, world-class theater and outdoor concerts. A wide array of housing options are available in beautiful Lafayette, which have been thoughtfully developed among planned parks and open space areas.

Lafayette Demographics

Population (2000)

23,197

Males – 49.4%

11,465

Females – 50.6%

11,732

Median age

33.8 years

Median household income (2000)

$56,376

Median house value (2000)

$193,700

Education (25 years+)

 

High school or higher

91.0%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

45.6%

Graduate or professional degree

17.0%

Unemployed

2.1%

Mean travel time to work

24.6 minutes

Never married

26.3%

Now married

57.5%

Separated

1.6%

Widowed

3.1%

Divorced

11.5%

Elevation

5,326 feet

Land area

8.9 square miles