Lafayette sits in the heart of Boulder County and gives renters and buyers a realistic alternative to Boulder proper. You're close enough to commute easily on US-36 or US-287, but far enough that prices tend to be noticeably lower — without giving up access to Boulder's employers, restaurants, and outdoor amenities.
Old Town Lafayette has developed a distinct identity of its own: local restaurants, coffee shops, a walkable main street, and a community feel that attracts residents who want character without paying Boulder's premium. South of downtown, newer townhome and apartment developments have added more modern inventory to a market that was historically dominated by older housing stock.
Premium Apartment Locators works with renters and buyers across Lafayette and Boulder County, identifying available units, coordinating tours, and helping navigate the process. The service is free — property owners and sellers cover the fee when a lease or sale closes.
Lafayette is especially popular with people who work in Boulder, Louisville, or Broomfield and want a shorter commute. If you're being priced out of Boulder but don't want to go as far as Longmont or Erie, Lafayette is often the right middle ground.
Old Town Lafayette, South Public Road corridor, east Lafayette, neighborhoods near Louisville and Erie, and the US-36 commuter corridor.
*Availability changes frequently, and not all properties are publicly advertised. If you don't see the right fit listed, additional options may be available based on your timeline and preferences.
32,549 people live in Lafayette, where the median age is 40.2 and the average individual income is $67,587. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Lafayette, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Walmart Bakery, Al's Black Diamond Liquor, and Circle K.
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| Dining | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.82 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.96 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.01 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 1.09 miles | 153 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.25 miles | 1 review | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.29 miles | 2 reviews | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.79 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.83 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.87 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.92 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.08 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.17 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.6 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.84 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.85 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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Lafayette has 13,942 households, with an average household size of 2.33. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lafayette do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 32,549 people call Lafayette home. The population density is 1,446 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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