Lafayette, OH

Is Lafayette a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe9

Medium6

Low14

Other53

2 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape1

Child involved0

Assault0

Other1

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical unit dispatched to assist an elderly man who needs help getting up near Park Street. He is reported not hurt.	Park St, Alger, OH 45812	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical emergency reported near North Cool Road gate (apartment_number withheld) involving a 20-year-old male employee who passed out and is now responsive.	N Cool Rd, Lima, OH 45801	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a complaint about several vehicles parked in a blocked-off section of North Main Street near a local business. An officer was asked to speak with a person on scene about a possible permit-related road closure issue.	N Main St, Harrod, OH 45850	Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS dispatched to Sun Valley Campground near Faulkner Road for a male in his 50s with severe pain and inability to move his arm.	Faulkner Rd, Harrod, OH 45850	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop in the (number withheld) block of Ada Road involving a specific vehicle license plate.	Ada Rd, Harrod, OH 45850	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services dispatched for a 31-year-old man near Lee St with chest pain, kidney pain, and vomiting since early morning.	Lee St, Alger, OH 45812	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location on North Main Street in Alger for a reported 33-year-old man with a possible overdose, who is described as alert at the time of the second page.	N Main St, Alger, OH 45812	Substance Use
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched to a location on Hay Road in Harrod, Ohio, for a 69-year-old man with chest pain and a possible heart attack. After repeated tones, mutual aid from a neighboring EMS agency was requested when the primary service did not respond.	Hay Rd, Harrod, OH 45850	Medical Emergency
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers are dispatched to check a possible trespass or burglary in progress at a vacant property near the 700 block of Oak St after a caller requested they check the property and speak with him nearby.	N Oak St, Harrod, OH 45850	Suspicious Activity
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible fire alarm at a building near South Main Street and Elizabeth Street in Harrod, Ohio.	S Main St, Harrod, OH 45850	Fire

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Population

395

College Educated

7.14%

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Lafayette is a tiny village in Ohio with a population of 395 and a rich stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older villages in the country.

Residents have diverse ancestries including German, Irish, African, French, and English, with English as the predominant language spoken.

Small VillageHistoric ArchitectureDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

College Education	7.14%
Per Capita Income	$27,512
Drive Alone Commute	88.6%

Housing market and real estate character

Lafayette's housing stock is mostly older, with many pre-World War II homes. The village has a mix of housing types and tenure.

Owner Occupied Rate
Housing Age	Large stock of pre-World War II homes
Vacancy Rate
Housing Type Mix	Mixed housing types

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes date back before World War II, offering historic character.

The neighborhood has a blend of blue-collar and white-collar workers, reflecting diverse housing needs.

Families & Lifestyle

Lafayette has a mixed occupational profile and a low child poverty rate, indicating a stable community environment.

Mixed Occupations — Residents work in manufacturing, executive, clerical, and sales roles, shaping a diverse community.

Child Poverty Rate	0.8%

Demographics

College Educated	7.14%
Per Capita Income	$27,512
Top Ancestries	["German (27.7%)","Irish (12.2%)","English (9.1%)","Swiss (1.9%)","Italian (1.5%)"]
Top Languages	["English (99.0%)","Polish (3.0%)"]