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Moving to Lafayette, CO
$686,500Median home value
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About Lafayette
A city of about 31,000 between Boulder and Denver, with a historic coal-mining core that has reinvented itself around Old Town Lafayette's arts and dining scene. Housing ranges from original miners' cottages and mid-century ranch homes to newer subdivisions on the city's edges. Its location on US-36, highly rated Boulder Valley schools, and relatively attainable prices draw commuters to both Boulder and Denver.
Home prices in Lafayette
The median home value in Lafayette is $686,500.
Top places in Lafayette
- Old Town Lafayette — the historic main street with galleries, breweries, and restaurants
- Waneka Lake Park — the city's signature lake park with trails and a boathouse
- Coal Creek Trail — miles of greenway linking Lafayette to Louisville and Erie
- Lafayette's public art collection — sculptures and murals throughout Old Town
- Flatirons Vista — open-space views of the Flatirons just west
Commuting from Lafayette
- Boulder is about 15 minutes west via US-36; downtown Denver about 30 minutes south.
- RTD's Flatiron Flyer bus rapid transit serves US-36; no rail in Lafayette itself.
- Denver International Airport is roughly 45 minutes southeast.
Lafayette FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lafayette, CO?
The median home value in Lafayette is $686,500. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Lafayette, CO?
Boulder is about 15 minutes west via US-36; downtown Denver about 30 minutes south.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.