Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 7,069
Population Density 873 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 3,752
Male Population 3,317
Median Age 37.39 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 53%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Distance to NORTHWESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE 8 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College DALTON STATE COLLEGE
Distance to DALTON STATE COLLEGE 17 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 2,943
Family Households 1,914
Average Family Size 2.85
Average Household Income $31,056
Median Household Income $28,749
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 53%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.74
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.50
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.27
Murder Risk (County) 0.47
Rape Risk (County) 0.32
Robbery Risk 0.11
Assault Risk (County) 0.26
Property Risk (County) 0.65
Burglary Risk (County) 0.81
Larceny Risk (County) 0.71
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.45

Environment

Average July High Temperature 88.1° F
Average January Low Temperature 28.6° F
Annual Precipitation 58.32 inches
Air Pollution Index 108% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7%
Nearest Airport LOVELL FIELD
Distance to LOVELL FIELD 24 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS (AA)
Distance to CHATTANOOGA LOOKOUTS (AA) 24 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
LAFAYETTE 6TH GRADE ACADEMYK - 6301 N CHEROKEE ST, LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
LAFAYETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8419 ROADRUNNER BLVD, LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12100 RAMBLER DR, LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
NAOMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54038 E HIGHWAY 136, LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
NORTH LAFAYETTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5610 N DUKE ST, LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 587 S BURNT MILL RD, LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSAG GEORGIA FARM CREDIT SVC318 S DUKE ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSBANK OF LAFAYETTE101 W PATTON ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSBANK OF LAFAYETTE405 W MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSCOHUTTA BANKING CO201 W PATTON ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSGATEWAY BANK2329 N MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSGATEWAY BANK & TRUST CO2330 N MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSNORTHWEST GEORGIA BANK2625 N HIGHWAY 27 LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSREGIONS BANK710 N MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
BANKSWACHOVIA BANK303 S MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESBETHEL MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH198 PLEDGER ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESBETHESDA BAPTIST CHURCHHIGHWAY 151 LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH908 BRONCO RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCALVARY'S CROSS2029 RINGGOLD RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCENTER POINT BAPTIST CHURCH118 CENTER POINT RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST104 W MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST1684 S HIGHWAY 27 LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY1229 HUFFMAN RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCOMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH14 KEMP RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH2524 CORINTH RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCOVE ROAD CHURCH OF GOD616 N CHATTANOOGA ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESCOWBOY CHURCH OF LAFAYETTE7714 HIGHWAY 95 LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESDISCIPLE'S FELLOWSHIP146 WOODHAVEN DR LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESEAST ARMUCHEE BAPTIST CHURCH3568 E ARMUCHEE RD LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
CHURCHESEMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH639 S MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICLA FAYETTE GOLF COURSE638 S MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728
MUSEUMSWALKER CO GEORGIA HISTORICAL308 N MAIN ST LA FAYETTE, GA 30728



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
30728210$87,250$101,785
Displaying 1-10 of 10 in $5-200k range
Beautiful, spacious home with many wonderful features like the huge wrap-around porch, level corner lot and an awesome view.  Inside you will find hardwood floors throughout, a beautiful wooden staircase, cathedral ceilings, and a cozy sunroom.  The master suite is on the main level with a bay window and over-sized master bath with lots of tile and a jetted tub.  What a wonderful place to come home to!
 27 CANTERBURY LN
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$199,900

This 4 BR/2BA with office will meet all of your needs.  There is a covered rocking chair front porch, an enclosed sunroom.  Huge deck over looking beautifully landscaped lot.  Interior features hardwood floors, lg. kitchen with lots of cabinets and counter space.  LR has gas log fireplace opens into sunroom and deck.  Master BR is very spacious also open to deck.  Master bath has jetted tub and separate shower.  Don't miss this one!
 187 GOLDEN OAKS DR
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$194,900

Lots of county road frontage.  Currently zoned Industrial but has several possibilities for use.  Could be used for Commercial or Residential development.  Land is wooded with sloping to ridge views.  Ajoining acreage was recently given a variace to meet R2 requirements per Walker County zoning committee on 4/12/07.
 2 WESTVIEW DR
 La Fayette, GA 30728
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$174,000

Lovely rancher, graciously styled, impeccably maintained throughout. Home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, very large eat-in kitchen, nice great room, formal dining and living rooms, large luandry room with white cabinets. Home also features very nice office or rec room.
 23 FORRESTWAY DR
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$145,900

Great location on N. Main St. in Lafayette.  Two adjoining driveways off of Hwy.  Great opportunity for business with attached living quarters.  Property was purchased at tax sale.  Seller makes no warranties or guarantees towards property.  Selling property as-is.  Building is currently being rented for $1,000 per month.
 1424 N MAIN ST
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$138,000

Great starter home on almost 1 acre.  This 3 bdrm/2 bath one level home features split bedroom floor plan, large level yard, nice open kitchen, double car garage - beautiful country setting.  This one won't last long.
 326 GLEN EDEN WAY
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$109,900

Gas logs in living room.  Bookshelves around fireplace.  Private backyard.  Lots of trees.  Central Heat - air - 2 months old.  Hardwood in living room.  Large den downstairs.  Nice deck.  New front door installed on 8/13/07 and interior is being painted.
 424 WISTERIA RD
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$91,900

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Mobile Home. 5 Acres of Land, Wooded Setting, Completely Private. All Appliances stay -Stove, Refig, Microwave, Dishwasher, built in Oven. Window Treatments to stay. Master Bath has Jetted Tub with Ceramic Tile surround. Master also has Sep Shower with His and Her Vanities.  Cathedral Ceilings in Great Room as well as Master Bedroom. Master Bedroom has extra-large walk-in-Closet. Kitchen has large center Island and Pantry with Sep Laundry Room. Home also features a Wood Burning Fireplace.  Property has 2 outbuildings-one can be used for a workshop, the other for extra storage. Home has permanent underpinning and a large Front Porch for just relaxing on those lazy summer afternoons. Home has approx 1800 sq ft. Sold as is.
 865 LEE SCHOOL RD
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$91,500

BUYER TO VERIFY SQUARE FOOTAGE.  Solid all brick home on large level lot. Original hardwood floors in good shape.  Good sized rooms. one bath has walk-in shower, other has tub. nice kitchen with cooktop and wall oven. large outbuilding. new heat unit and 3 window cooling units.
 906 HENDERSON ST
 La Fayette, GA 30728
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$72,900

This is a great building for storage or maybe a small church or business.  Property would have to be rezoned for business/church.  Level corner lot on E. Hwy 136. Large open rooms.  Once used as a small church. Many possibilities.
 1833 E HWY 136
 La Fayette, GA 30728
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 2 bathrooms
$49,900


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