Lafayette, CO vs Midvale, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
67
#1472 nationally
Midvale
71.4
#984 nationally
Lafayette leads in median household income ($105,819 vs $70,742). Midvale leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.5). Midvale leads in walk score (53 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | Midvale, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 71.4 (#984) |
| Population | 30,439 | 35,561 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $491,874 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $70,742 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+10.2 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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C-
71.4 Score
Midvale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,874
Population
35,561
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
West
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