At a Glance
Median Income
$222,393
$116,206 per capita
Home Value
$2,000,001
Zillow: $1,880,001
Median Rent
$2,855/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.1%
6.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lafayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lafayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lafayette a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lafayette residents earn a median household income of $222,393 , which is 196% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $116,206. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lafayette is $2,000,001 , 609% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,880,001. Median rent is $2,855/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Lafayette reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,332/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.0% of adults in Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(128% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population25,277
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,683/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$222,393
Per Capita$116,206
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
D
Home Value$2,000,001
Rent$2,855
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$1,880,001
Housing Units9,518
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property1,332/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary156/100K
Health
Obesity24.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking6.1%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation292 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+36.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Lafayette was founded in 1848.
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1962.
10.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
40.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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