Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Lafayette home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.
Real experiences from people who call Lafayette home.
Quaint farmhouses with wooded views, well appointed town homes and luxurious custom-built properties call you home to Lafayette. You'll enjoy a weekend matinee at the vintage theater downtown after casual dining and boutique shopping. There isn't enough free time to enjoy at the miles of scenic hiking and recreation at the reservoir. This sweet town is home to a friendly community of families, nature lovers and is also a prime choice for retirement.
Key insights about the community
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26.5% |
| 19–29 | 8.5% |
| 30–39 | 8.3% |
| 40–49 | 14.2% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 18.2% |
| 60–69 | 12.3% |
| 70–79 | 8.7% |
| 80+ | 3.5% |
Community questions and conversations about living in Lafayette, CA.
Local perspectives on Lafayette home prices, buyer demand, neighborhoods, and what to consider before buying a home.
Local insights on Lafayette neighborhoods, schools, parks, commute times, and other factors families may want to consider.
Local insights on Lafayette home prices, housing inventory, buyer competition, and current real estate market conditions.
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Get to know neighborhoods in Lafayette, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Nearby schools · estimated
9.5/10 · 4 schools
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9.3/10 · 3 schools
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7.7/10 · 6 schools
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7.7/10 · 6 schools
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9.7/10 · 3 schools
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.
