Lafayette, Colorado · ZIP 80026

Lafayette — ZIP 80026

Lafayette (80026) scores 73/100 — Good for Colorado. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $679K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index65/100

Avg math proficiency41%

Avg reading proficiency53%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$679K

Median rent$2,266/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$679K

Median Rent

$2,266/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,848

Violent Crime

606

Property Crime

4,242

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Boulder County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Peak to Peak Charter School	KG–12	1,447	55%	67%
Lafayette Elementary School	PK–05	497	53%	63%
Centaurus High School	09–12	1,557	52%	76%
Ryan Elementary School	PK–05	436	44%	54%
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School	PK–05	439	42%	42%
Angevine Middle School	06–08	619	28%	41%
Alicia Sanchez International School	PK–05	321	12%	27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

32,549

Median Income

$120K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

40 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80026 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 80026 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80026 is approximately $679K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 80026 in Lafayette has an overall NeighborScore of 73/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.