Lafayette Hill is a somewhat small town located in the state of Pennsylvania. With a population of 10,474 people and two associated neighborhoods, Lafayette Hill is the 101st largest community in Pennsylvania.

Lafayette Hill home prices are not only among the most expensive in Pennsylvania, but Lafayette Hill real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Lafayette Hill has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Lafayette Hill telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 18.96% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Lafayette Hill is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lafayette Hill’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Even though Lafayette Hill is a smaller town, it has many people who hop on public transportation – mostly the train for their daily commute to work. Typically, these people are commuting to good jobs in the surrounding cities.

If knowledge is power, Lafayette Hill is a pretty powerful place. 68.17% of the adults in Lafayette Hill have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.

The per capita income in Lafayette Hill in 2018 was $70,015, which is wealthy relative to Pennsylvania and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $280,060 for a family of four.

Lafayette Hill is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Lafayette Hill home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lafayette Hill residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lafayette Hill include Irish, Italian, German, English, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Lafayette Hill is English. Other important languages spoken here include Langs. of India and Spanish.