Cost of Living in Lafayette, OR
Population 4,428 · Oregon · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lafayette a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $383,000.
Geographically, Lafayette sits roughly 20 miles southwest of Hillsboro. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Hillsboro's $483,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lafayette
The median home value in Lafayette is $383,000 — 26% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,144/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,419/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Oregon's top state income tax rate is 9.9% and the combined sales tax is 0.0%. The climate averages highs of 63.5°F and lows of 42.2°F. Overall, Lafayette has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.
Lafayette has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 56 | 61 | 68 | 74 | 83 | 83 | 77 | 64 | 53 | 47 |
| Low °F | 35 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 48 | 42 | 38 | 34 |
| Precip" | 5.51 | 4.08 | 4.17 | 2.99 | 1.99 | 1.32 | 0.25 | 0.36 | 1.30 | 3.48 | 5.74 | 6.45 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lafayette, OR?
Lafayette has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.
What is average rent in Lafayette, OR?
The median gross rent in Lafayette is $1,144 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lafayette?
The median home value in Lafayette is $383,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lafayette?
The median household income in Lafayette is $96,419 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lafayette, OR?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lafayette is 0.0%. The Oregon state income tax top rate is 9.9%.
Is Lafayette, OR affordable?
Lafayette is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Lafayette?
Lafayette has average high temperatures of 63.5°F and average lows of 42.2°F. Annual precipitation is 37.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Lafayette at a Glance
- Population
- 4,428
- Median Income
- $96,419
- Home Value
- $383,000
- Median Rent
- $1,144/mo
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 63.5°F
- Sales Tax
- 0.0%
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