Lafayette, CA | Neighborhood Guide

Welcome to Lafayette

Just 24 miles from San Francisco, Lafayette's Mediterranean climate is popular with those seeking sunny weather free from the fog. Low on density, and high on greenery, Lafayette offers great weather, excellent schools, and an easy commute to San Francisco thanks to the BART station in the town center that makes it an easy commute to the city.

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The Happy Valley neighborhood features rolling hillsides, meandering country roads, and showplace estate homes perched on large parcels on hillsides offering panoramic views of the valley. Two minutes out of town on Reliez Valley Road, the living takes on a country feel, with vineyards, cattle ranches, and horse pastures sharing the landscape with gated homes and large estates large estates.

Lafayette is an affluent community, and its central shopping district offers shopping and dining to match. Many fine restaurants in Lafayette including Postino, Social Bird, The Hideout, Artisan Bistro, Sideboard, and The Duck Club in the Lafayette Park Hotel, an elegant hotel in Contra Costa County, are thriving.

Nearly in the center of town, Lafayette Reservoir is open year-round for boating, fishing, and hiking. After a long day on the water, locals head to the Roundup, an irony-free throwback to rowdy roadhouses.

As you might expect schools here are excellent. The Acalanes School District is consistently rated at the top of all school districts in California.

Overview for Lafayette, CA

25,384 people live in Lafayette, where the median age is 44.8 and the average individual income is $97,946. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,384

Total Population

44.8 years

Median Age

High

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

$97,946

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.

96

Walker's Paradise

Walking Score

63

Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Pleasant Hill Pumas Track and Cross Country Club, James Burckhard Personal Trainer, and Oxygen Rally.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Pleasant Hill Pumas Track and Cross Country Club page on Yelp Search 3250 Withers Ave on Google Maps	Active	3.27 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the James Burckhard Personal Trainer page on Yelp Search 1872 Tice Valley Blvd on Google Maps	Active	2.53 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Oxygen Rally page on Yelp Search 7001 Sunne Ln on Google Maps	Active	4.19 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Awaken MAT - Eat. Pray. Lift. page on Yelp	Active	0.09 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Snippity Chix For Hair page on Yelp Search 3383 Mount Diablo Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.6 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Bay RxSkinClinic MedEsthetics by Allie Red... page on Yelp Search 50 Vashell Way on Google Maps	Beauty	3.52 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Executive Hair by Monica page on Yelp Search 7000 Sunne Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	4.23 miles	48 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the My Skin Protocol page on Yelp	Beauty	2.93 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Prettylicious page on Yelp Search 3150 Danville Blvd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.93 miles	29 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair By Ellie page on Yelp Search 1 Orinda Way on Google Maps	Beauty	3.74 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bodhi Sun page on Yelp Search 2363 Boulevard Cir on Google Maps	Beauty	2.51 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Skin by Cassie page on Yelp Search 3266 Buskirk Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	4.47 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Andrew Yoer Salon Studio page on Yelp Search 1651 Botelho Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	3.08 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Care by Juliet page on Yelp Search 1605 Locust St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.1 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Lafayette, CA

Population Households Employment

Lafayette has 8,917 households, with an average household size of 2.84. 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. 25,384 people call Lafayette home. The population density is 1,689.53 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

25,384

Total Population

High

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

44.8

Median Age

50.98 / 49.02%

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

8,917

Total Households

2.84

Average Household Size

$97,946

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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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

High Schools ()

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.

Type

Name

Lafayette

Property Listings

$11,900,000

$8,495,000

$8,150,000

Welcome to Lafayette

Overview for Lafayette, CA

25,384

44.8 years

High

$97,946

Around Lafayette, CA

96

Walker's Paradise

63

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Lafayette, CA

25,384

High

44.8

50.98 / 49.02%

8,917

2.84

$97,946

Schools in Lafayette, CA

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Lafayette

Property Listings

$11,900,000

$8,495,000

$8,150,000

Welcome to Lafayette

Overview for Lafayette, CA

25,384

44.8 years

High

$97,946

Around Lafayette, CA

96

Walker's Paradise

63

Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Lafayette, CA

25,384

High

44.8

50.98 / 49.02%

8,917

2.84

$97,946

Schools in Lafayette, CA

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Walnut Creek

Oakland Hills

Elmwood District

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