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LaFayette, GA

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Population
7,157
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
823 ft
Median Home Value
$144,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$840/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,018
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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LaFayette in context.

OverallBest places in GeorgiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in GeorgiaNearest larger communityDalton, Georgia18 miles away · 35,322 residents.

About LaFayette

LaFayette is a city and the county seat of Walker County, Georgia, operating within the Chattanooga metropolitan area. Founded in 1835 as Chattooga to serve as the local government seat, the historic mountain community of approximately 6,967 is served by the Walker County School District, which operates LaFayette High School for local secondary education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1ratingLow UnemploymentA+98.7rating

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