Lafayette

California

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A+Renter Score
Population
25,285
Median Income
$228K
% Renters
23%
Median Rent
$2,892/mo
Available Rentals
0
#41
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#15
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
#176
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#446
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
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1 Bedroom
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Rent Affordability

How does Lafayette compare?

Median rent relative to Oakland and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Oakland Average+25% higher
vs Bay Area Average+9% higher
vs National Average+107% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Lafayette pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
5%
$500–$999
1%
$1,000–$1,499
5%
$1,500–$1,999
6%
$2,000+
83%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
SafetyB
NightlifeB+
Outdoor ActivitiesA
WalkabilityB

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Lafayette$2,892A+
Dublin$3,1910A+
Adams Point$2,16392A+
Albany$2,4450A+
Alameda$2,4740A+
Fairview Park$2,4879A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Lafayette.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Lafayette.

Population25,285
Median Age50
Median Income$228K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
72%
Asian
10%
Two or More
9%
Hispanic
8%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Lafayette.

Home Types

Single Family
74%
Small Apt Building
10%
Large Apt Building
10%
Townhouse
6%
Mobile Home
0%

Home Age

2000–Present
10%
1980–1999
11%
1960–1979
29%
1940–1959
45%
Before 1939
4%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33 min
Drive Alone41%
Walk/Bike3%
Work from Home43%

Schools

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