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Lafayette

City in Colorado, United States

Overview

Lafayette, Colorado is a lively small city set in Boulder County, known for its welcoming community, historic downtown, and beautiful Rocky Mountain views. The city offers a mix of outdoor recreation, local dining, and arts, making it an appealing spot for families and visitors alike. With a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of green spaces, Lafayette embodies the charm of Colorado living.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Colorado
Population
6,197
Time Zone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.99°, -105.09°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
87
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,260
Local Cost
$2,370
Local Income
$4,700
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.7°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
-23.3°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
449 mm
Internet Speed
492 Mbps
Upload
90 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
31
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
6
Parks
17
Transport
76
Walk Score
76
Footways
152.0
Airport
BJC
Distance
9 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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