One of Boulder’s closest suburbs, people love living in Lafayette, CO, for its small town feel, fun community events, local dining, and shopping options as well as its many parks. In 2019, Lafayette was named the first “Bird City” in Colorado by the Environment for the Americas for the city’s focus on conservation, education, and preservation of local birds and their habitats. Lafayette’s public schools are part of Colorado’s most sought-after district, Boulder Valley School District. Lafayette’s public schools are highly rated not only by parents but by teachers, paying teachers the highest salaries in the state.  Livability named Lafayette one of Colorado’s Best Cities for Families in Colorado. Buying a home in Lafayette is more affordable than purchasing real estate in nearby Boulder, making the city particularly desirable. 

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And others agree:

 

• Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, Best of the Best for populations less than 30,000, The National Recreation and Parks Association, 2014

• No. 4 Most Liveable City in the U.S. for populations of 25,303.449.7000,999, AARP 2018