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Lafayette

Lafayette

Noted for its high quality of life with top-rated schools, low crime rate, small town downtown.

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Welcome to Lafayette

Lafayette was incorporated in 1968 for the preservation and enhancement of the semi-rural character of the community. Lafayette is located on 15 square miles in Contra Costa County and is noted for its high quality of life with top-rated schools, low crime rate, small town downtown, clean air, mild climate, and oak tree-studded hills. Its location between Berkeley and Walnut Creek, bordering Orinda, provides easy access to Oakland, San Francisco, and the East Bay business center, Walnut Creek.

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.

4
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
11
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Carmen's Cakes & Pastries, Zumba with Cristina, and The Centered Body.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.79 miles 43 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.79 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.91 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.54 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.66 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.2 miles 62 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lafayette, CA

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

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
10,291

Total Households

2.73

Average Household Size

$115,594

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Lafayette, CA

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Mixed Schools ()
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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