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La Fayette, AL

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Population
2,621
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
843 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$85,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$645/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$32,601
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About La Fayette

As the Chambers County seat, LaFayette offers a relaxed small-town pace centered around its historic courthouse square. U.S. 431 runs straight through town, giving residents a quick drive south to Opelika and Auburn or north toward Roanoke. It is a quiet, affordable community in east-central Alabama that lets you enjoy rural living while staying connected to nearby regional hubs.

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Low Home PricesA+97.0ratingLow Property TaxA95.4ratingLow Rent PricesA95.1rating

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