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Lafayette, MN

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Population
462
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,013 ft
Median Home Value
$155,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$980/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$88,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Lafayette

Community life in Lafayette centers around a few favorite gathering spots and long-held traditions. The historic Lafayette Band has played concerts from the downtown Memorial Park bandstand for over a century, filling summer evenings with live music. Over at Lund Park, ball games and Monday food truck nights bring neighbors together from May through September, while the nearby community center hosts local clubs and family celebrations throughout the year.

Joe Messner Repair Shop, Lafayette, Minnesota DPLA 80b10fecb37c90fd7e5c86dcae2baaa9

Located in the farmland of Nicollet County along Highway 15, Lafayette sits about fifteen minutes north of New Ulm. The South Branch Rush River begins right near town, adding to the quiet, open scenery that defines the area. Residents enjoy the calm routine of a small agricultural community, with quick highway access making it easy to head into neighboring cities for work, groceries, and dining.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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