Lafayette, CA
1 neighborhoods · 28,456 residents · California
B+
76/100
94
Safety Score
90
Affordability
$221K
Median Income
$1839K
Median Home Value
Is Lafayette, CA a Good Place to Live?
Lafayette receives an overall livability grade of B+ (76/100), placing it among the better areas in California. Safety scores A+ (94/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (90/100) with a median household income of $221,148 and median home values around $1,838,500.
About 75.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 6.4%. 75% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 45.
$2,938
Median Rent/mo
75.5%
College Educated
6.4%
Unemployment
75%
Owner-Occupied
45
Median Age
28,456
Population
1
Zip Codes
Contra Costa
County
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Neighborhoods in Lafayette
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94549Contra Costa Co. | 76 B+ | 94 | 90 | $221K | $1839K | 28,456 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.