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About homes in Lafayette

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Lafayette in Boulder County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1994Median year built1U.S. 1980
22%Built before 1980124% built since 2010
1992Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2000
55%Detached single-family116% in 5+ unit buildings
66%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$686kMedian home value1Colorado median $539k

The median home in the city of Lafayette was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988.1 Most of Lafayette's housing is recent: only 22% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 24% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Lafayette are older than rentals: a median build year of 1992 against 2000.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Lafayette has a mixed housing stock: 55% detached houses, 17% attached or townhouse units and 16% in buildings of five or more units.1 66% of occupied homes in Lafayette are owner-occupied (66% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Lafayette is valued at $686,500 (ACS), above the Colorado median of $539,400.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

Winters are long: the Denver-Stapleton station averages 156 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers bring about 42 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants.

Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year.2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope. Heating dominates the year: about 5,765 heating degree days against 813 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Lafayette sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Lafayette are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Lafayette housing units by year built
Before 19403.2%
1940-19593%
1960-197916.1%
1980-199945.1%
2000-20099.2%
2010 or later23.5%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Denver-Stapleton, 20.1 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Lafayette, CO?

Most home remodeling projects in Lafayette, CO land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Lafayette?

The median home in the city of Lafayette was built in 1994, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. Most of Lafayette's housing is recent: only 22% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 24% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Lafayette climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Denver-Stapleton station averages 156 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 42 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is low, about 15 inches. Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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