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Lafayette, TN

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Population
6,020
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
958 ft
Median Home Value
$213,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$896/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,736
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lafayette

Lafayette is a quiet, friendly town of around 5,600 people located in the rolling hills of Middle Tennessee. As the county seat of Macon County, it centers around a classic courthouse square where you will find local businesses, government offices, and community events throughout the year. The atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly rural, surrounded by farmland and scenic ridge country. Highway 52 runs straight through town, making it easy to travel to nearby regional hubs or head north across the Kentucky state line.

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For everyday living, Lafayette covers the essentials with local healthcare clinics, shops, and the Macon County school system. Key Park is the heart of town for outdoor time and family outings, offering walking paths, a playground, picnic areas, and a preserved 1840s log cabin. It is a great spot to consider if you are looking for an affordable, tight-knit community with plenty of open space and a slower pace.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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