Lafayette

It is located in Contra Costa County, one of the Bay Area’s nine counties.

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Welcome to Lafayette

In the renowned Lamorinda area of the East Bay Region of the San Francisco Bay, the community of Lafayette, California, is an incredible place to buy a home. Lafayette is well-established, having been settled in 1848 and incorporated in 1968, and today comprises fifteen square miles. It is located in Contra Costa County, one of the Bay Area’s nine counties. The city was incorporated to preserve and enhance its semi-rural atmosphere and abundance of picturesque natural beauty, most apparent in its oak tree-studded hills.

With an incredible location between Walnut Creek and Berkeley, Lafayette is only a twenty-five-minute Bay Area Rapid Transit ride from San Francisco and has its own BART station. Additionally, Lafayette is known for its mild climate, clean air, charming small-town downtown, top-rated schools, and high quality of life. Also abundant in the city are recreation opportunities at destinations like the Lafayette Community Center and The Rink, a multi-sport arena located adjacent to the Community Center. Similarly, Lafayette has six lovely parks, more than sixteen miles of trails, and encompasses the Lafayette Reservoir Recreational Area.

Also abundant in Lafayette are stellar restaurants and retailers, such as American Kitchen, Smitten Ice Cream, Uncle Yu’s, Bistro Burger and Grill, The Great Wall Restaurant, Millie’s Kitchen, Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar, Diablo Foods Deli, The Cooperage, and Zoonie’s. And there are many outstanding ethnic food options in Lafayette, too, like Réve, Swad Indian Cuisine, La Finestra Ristorante, Oyama Sushi, Kabab-Burger Mediterranean Grill, El Jarro Mexican Cafe, and Amarin Thai Cuisine, to name a few.

The real estate in Lafayette is as diverse as its many spectacular services and amenities. Homes for sale in Lafayette include attached and detached housing options in a wide variety of neighborhoods and subdivisions. A few of the more noteworthy Lafayette neighborhoods include Saranap, Reliez Valley, Springhill, Burton Valley, Stanley, and Happy Valley. Throughout these and the rest of the city, you’ll find Lafayette real estate of all ages, square footage, floor plans, and architectural designs. Please, as soon as possible, connect with us, and we will gladly give you more specific information about the available properties in Lafayette, California, to assist you with your East Bay home search.

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Overview for Lafayette, CA

28,247 people live in Lafayette, where the median age is 45.8 and the average individual income is $115,594. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,247

Total Population

45.8 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$115,594

Average individual Income

Around Lafayette, CA

There's plenty to do around Lafayette, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent

Walking Score

11

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kid Time South, Desmond Smith Fitness, and HandsDown-FacesForward.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Kid Time South page on Yelp Search 2491 San Miguel Dr on Google Maps	Active	4.69 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Desmond Smith Fitness page on Yelp Search 32 Claremont Ave on Google Maps	Active	4.66 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the HandsDown-FacesForward page on Yelp Search 1610 Oak Park Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	3.81 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kurt Musrasrik page on Yelp Search 3449 Mount Diablo Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.71 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kalpana Threading page on Yelp Search 1020 Brown Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	0.7 miles	104 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lafayette, CA

Population Households Employment

Lafayette has 10,291 households, with an average household size of 2.73. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Lafayette do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,247 people call Lafayette home. The population density is 1,423.34 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,247

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.8

Median Age

49.24 / 50.76%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

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10-17 Years

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18-24 Years

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25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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75+ Years

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10,291

Total Households

2.73

Average Household Size

$115,594

Average individual Income

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15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Lafayette, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Lafayette. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Lafayette

Property Listings

$6,995,000

$6,250,000

$5,100,000

Welcome to Lafayette