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Lafayette, CA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Claire Carter

Freelancing from Lafayette -experience?

I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,277 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Lafayette sits at 14.9 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. An...

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Ryan Parker

Things that make Lafayette unique

Hey, Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. You can expect to pay around $2,855 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lafayette sits at 14.9 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost o...

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Violet Perez

Is Lafayette good for remote workers?

I'm single, late 20s, and With a population of 25,277, Lafayette is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this?

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Waylon Lewis

Quick question about Lafayette

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $222,393, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. T...

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Donna S.

Should I move to Lafayette or stay in Memphis?

First post here. Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Rent is about $2,855/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a gr...

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Brooklyn S.

Moving to Lafayette -what should I know?

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $2,855 for rent here. Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. Crime rate is something to consider -Lafayette sits at 14.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,277 people. There's a growing tech scene whic...

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Jayden Taylor

What Lafayette does better than anywhere else

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by nei...

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Ryan Parker

Anyone work in healthcare in Lafayette?

I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $222,393, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,855 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lafayette sits at 14.9 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's ...

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Aurora J.

Commute times in Lafayette -how bad?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Any advice would be great. Public transit needs a lot of...

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Waylon Mitchell

Just moved to Lafayette, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of livi...

9 replies 9 upvotes moving
Santiago Alvarez

The good and bad of living in Lafayette

Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here?

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Easton K.

Best coffee shops in Lafayette?

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $2,855 for rent here. The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,855/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

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Santiago Alvarez

Grocery stores in Lafayette -recommendations?

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $2,000,001 on average. Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. Median household income is $222,393, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborho...

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Santiago Alvarez

Dog-friendly places in Lafayette?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Lafayette sits at 14.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property...

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Donna S.

Day-to-day life in Lafayette, CA

OK so Is this normal for Lafayette? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Violet Perez

Remote worker thinking about Lafayette

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $2,000,001, which is pretty steep. With a population of 25,277, Lafayette is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has im...

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Katherine Morris

Affordable areas near Lafayette?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $222,393 in Lafayette. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Aurora J.

Is it worth buying in Lafayette?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $222,393, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs?

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