Lafayette Township Demographics
Lafayette Township Facts
Lafayette Township is located in Northeast Ohio’s Medina County, part of the Cleveland/Akron metropolitan area. Situated immediately southwest of the city of Medina, the county seat, Lafayette Township features excellent roads and ready access to a wide array of shopping venues and conveniences while retaining a relaxed and rural flavor.
The township enjoys a mix of rural areas, including working farms, newer residential communities, park lands and commercial and recreational areas. Lafayette Township has a Community Reinvestment Area where real property tax abatement is possible.
Lafayette Township is only a few minutes from major interstates, including I-71 and I-76, providing easy commutes to Cleveland (30 miles) and Akron (25 miles).
Lafayette Township Demographic Facts
Population (2020 / est.)
6,056
Unemployment Rate (2022)
1.5%
Median Household Income (2022)
$99,000
Education
High School and Above
94.2%
Bachelor’s Degree and Above
31.1%
Master’s Degree and Above
9.9%
Housing
Homeownership Rate
92.0%
Median Home Value (2022)
$236,100
Travel Time to Work
Less than 15 minutes
23.7%
15 to 30 minutes
26.5%
30 to 45 minutes
23.2%
45 to 60 minutes
18.5%
60 minutes or more
8.1%
* Data above from United States Census Bureau