Lafayette, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 1/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
25,277 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
77.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$222,393 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$2,000,001 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Contra Costa County
6
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 3 0 54
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 65
Jul 0 0 67
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 3 0 55
Dec 5 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 69%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, CA State Senate District 9, CA Assembly District 16, CA
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Schools

Lafayette Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
MH Stanley Middle
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Saint Mary's College of California
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
Carrington College-Pleasant Hill
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
23 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
48 miles, E • 1 star
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