Lafayette Real Estate

Founded as a coal mining camp in 1884, this community of over 20,000 has evolved into a thriving residential and service community.  Surrounded by the agricultural lands that sustained this town for many years Lafayette has become a great place to live.  With well planned neighborhoods, good access to Boulder and Denver and many recreational opportunities Lafayette has been growing at a great pace.  In 1960 the population was 2,612 now Lafayette is home to over 20,000 residents.  Be sure to take in the panoramic view of the snowcapped back range of the Rocky Mountains.

The Facts:

Population:    24,000

Area:     8.9 square miles

Links: 

City of Lafayette http://www.cityoflafayette.com/

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce http://www.chamber.lafayette.co.us/

Oatmeal Festival http://www.chamber.lafayette.co.us/oatmeal/index.html