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Lafayette, CO

The City of Lafayette is a home rule municipality located in southeastern Boulder County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 30,411 at the 2020 United States Census.

Lafayette is located in southeastern Boulder County at 39°59′42″N 105°6′2″W (39.995, −105.100556). It is bordered by the town of Erie to the north and east, by the city of Broomfield to the east and south, and by Louisville to the southwest. U.S. Highway 287 is the main road through the city, leading north to Longmont and south to Broomfield and Denver. State Highway 7 leads east from Lafayette to Brighton and west to Boulder. There is also an exit off Interstate 25 to the city.

Lafayette was founded in 1888 by Mary E. (Foote) Miller. She filed the original Town of Lafayette plat in January 1888 and sold the first residential lot – Lot 6, Block G, Town of Lafayette – in March 1888 to Hugh Hughes. In February 1889, the Town of Lafayette was incorporated.

Mary Miller and her husband, Lafayette Miller, had moved to the area to farm land they had purchased in March 1868 from Denver coal speculators Francis P. Heatly and Edward Chase. The farm also included land acquired by Mary's brother, James B. Foote, and his father, John B. Foote, via the Homestead Act in 1871. In 1874 the Millers moved to Boulder. Lafayette Miller ran a butcher shop and was a town trustee. Lafayette Miller died in Boulder in 1878, after which Mary Miller moved back to the farm with their six small children. In 1884 coal was discovered on the Miller farm, and in 1887 John H. Simpson acquired a coal lease from James B. Foote and sank the first Simpson Mine shaft, thereby starting the coal mining era. 

In 1888 Mary Miller designated 37 acres (0.15 km2) of the farm for the town of Lafayette, which she named after her late husband. In July 1888 a second mine, the Cannon, went into operation and the first houses were built. Mary Miller submitted a revised 89-acre (0.36 km2) plat for the town in 1889. Also in early 1889, Mary Miller leased the rights to mine coal for 12.5 cents per ton to Charles Spencer and John H. Simpson. The two commenced sinking the Spencer coal mine 200 yards west of the Simpson coal mine. On April 2, 1889, the town of Lafayette was incorporated. As stipulated in the original property deeds for the platting, no alcohol could be sold or distributed east of what is now known as Public Road. In 1904, the Lafayette Town Board mandated that the "alcohol clause" be added to all platted additions to Lafayette.

Lafayette has several health and wellness centers that provide support to its residents. The Lodge at Vail Spa located in Vail Village, this spa offers a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body wraps. The Oxford Club Spa is a downtown Denver spa offering a range of treatments and wellness services. BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine offers physical therapy services to address musculoskeletal issues and sports injuries. Vitality Physical Therapy provides personalized physical therapy programs for a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain management. Aspen Ridge Recovery offers addiction treatment programs including detoxification, residential treatment, and outpatient services. Peak Performance Chiropractic & Wellness offers chiropractic care, acupuncture, massage therapy, and nutritional counseling.

Top sites in Lafayette, CO are WOW! Children's Museum, Waneka Lake Park, and Indian Peaks Golf Course. 

Population: 30,587 (2024). ZIP code: 80026. Area codes: 303, 720. Elevation: 1,605 m (5,266 ft). Area: 24.38 km² (9.41 sq mi).

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Is Lafayette Colorado a good place to live?

Moving to Lafayette, CO offers a blend of small-town charm and convenient access to urban amenities, making it an enticing destination for prospective residents. Lafayette is an excellent option for individuals seeking a rich, small-town lifestyle near cultural, educational, and outdoor activity centers. It is about 10 miles east of Boulder and a quick 18 miles north of Denver. Nestled in Boulder County, Lafayette embraces a welcoming community spirit amidst its picturesque surroundings.

Is Lafayette, CO a suburb of Denver?

Lafayette is a suburb of Denver with a population of 30,295. Lafayette is in Boulder County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Lafayette offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lafayette, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Lafayette and residents tend to have moderate political views.

What is the median household income in Lafayette Colorado?

The median household income in Lafayette, CO is $95,033. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lafayette, CO was Census Tract 130.03 with a value of $125,007. It was followed by Census Tract 129.04 and Census Tract 609, with respective values of $115,250 and $101,168. In 2021, the median household income of the 12.6k households in Lafayette, CO grew to $95,033 from the previous year's value of $85,909.

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The Lodge at Vail Spa

The Oxford Club Spa

BoulderCentre for Orthopedics & Spine

Vitality Physical Therapy

Aspen Ridge Recovery

Peak Performance Chiropractic & Wellness

WOW! Children's Museum

Waneka Lake Park

Indian Peaks Golf Course

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