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Lafayette
  • Suburb of Oakland, CA
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Suburb
Oakland

Lafayette

#10 in Best Places to Live in Contra Costa County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B+
    Lafayette is a suburb of Oakland with a population of 25,384. Lafayette is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Lafayette offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lafayette there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many retirees live in Lafayette and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Lafayette are highly rated.
    About Lafayette...
    Population
    25,384
    Suburb of
    Oakland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $1,606,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,739
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      14.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      3.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      37.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      118.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      738
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      111.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      8%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      36%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      38%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      5%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Lafayette

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $192,546
    National
    $69,021
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