Lafayette, CO vs The Colony, TX
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
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Lafayette leads in walk score (42 vs 28). The Colony leads in crime level (5.2 vs 7.5). The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CO | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1472) | 73 (#802) |
| Population | 30,439 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,615 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $105,819 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+13.2 |
D+
67 Score
Lafayette, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,615
Population
30,439
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
West
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C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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