Lafayette, GA 30728 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Lafayette, GA—30728

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$215,000

1.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$49,400

23.1% YoY Growth

Days on Market

5.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.4%

Median Rent

$1,120

0.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$899

22.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,100

6.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,700

2.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Lafayette, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Lafayette, GA is $215,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.2%. This indicates that home prices in Lafayette, GA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$215,000	-1.2%
Single Family	$215,000	-1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Lafayette, GA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Lafayette, GA is $1,280, with a year-over-year rent change of 0.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Lafayette, GA is 1-bedrooms: $899, 2-bedrooms: $1,110, 3-bedrooms: $1,940, 4-bedrooms: $1,550. The most common rental property sizes in Lafayette, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 48.3% and 26.9% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,120	$1,280
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$899	$899
2 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,110
3 Bed Rent	$1,700	$1,940
4 Bed Rent	$1,550	$1,550

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.4%

1 Bedroom

15.5%

2 Bedrooms

48.3%

3 Bedrooms

26.9%

4 Bedrooms

5.4%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Lafayette, GA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lafayette, GA is 72. This is a increase of 31.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$250,000	0.0%
Listing Count	90	3.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.8%	3.0%
Days on Market	59	5.0%

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Demographics — Lafayette, GA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lafayette, GA has a population of 19,000, which has decreased by -7.7% over the past 5 years. Lafayette, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,000	-7.7%
% Under 18	22.2%	-5.1%
% Seniors	19.3%	9.7%
% WFH	6.1%	79.4%
% w/ College Degree	12.0%	-2.4%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lafayette, GA is a predominantly white area, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lafayette, GA is black, making up 3.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.7% of the population in Lafayette, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 19.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	89.8%	1.4%
% Black	3.4%	-40.4%
% Hispanic	2.3%	91.7%
% Asian	1.1%	-42.1%
% Foreign Born	1.7%	-19.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Lafayette, GA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 386 mortgage originations in Lafayette, GA, of which 60.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 39.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lafayette, GA. Investor activity is low, as 8.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	386
% Conventional Loans	60.0%
% Government Loans	40.0%
% Investor Loans	8.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lafayette, GA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Lafayette, GA under the Section 8 program is 1.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Lafayette, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	323
Total Units Section 8	43
% Rentals under Section 8	1.8%
% Occupied Section 8	72.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$91	$899	$990
2 Bedroom	$0	$1,100	$1,100
3 Bedroom	-$310	$1,700	$1,390
4 Bedroom	-$50	$1,550	$1,500

Lafayette, GA—30728

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lafayette, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lafayette, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lafayette, GA

Demographics — Lafayette, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lafayette, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lafayette, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lafayette, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lafayette, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4
Median Home Price	$215,000
Median Household Income	$49,400

Lafayette, GA—30728

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Lafayette, GA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Lafayette, GA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Lafayette, GA

Demographics — Lafayette, GA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Lafayette, GA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Lafayette, GA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Lafayette, GA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Lafayette, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Trion, GA

Rock Spring, GA

Chickamauga, GA

Rocky Face, GA

Summerville, GA

Frequently Asked Questions

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