LAFAYETTE
Lafayette is a small city located between Orinda and Pleasant Hill. Home to a quaint downtown area, oak tree- studded hills, and the Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area,it is the perfect place to both work and play. Like its neighboring towns, Lafayette is home to some of the best schools in California.
In addition to its beautiful scenery and emphasis on education, cultural programming is another asset. Opened in 2003, the Lafayette Library and Learning Center hosts numerous cultural events and educational programs for the community. The Town Hall Theatre Company is a community organization featuring theatrical performancesas well as performing arts education
The warmest month is typically August; September temperatures are comparable. The coldest months of the year are December and January, though temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees F. The highest amount of precipitation occurs in January with an average of 5.2 inches of rain. February and March are also quite wet with over 4 inches of rain respectively.
According toNeighborhoodScout.com, Lafayette has a crime rating of 51 out of 100with 100 being the safest. This means it is safer than 51% of cities and towns in the U.S. regardless of size and lower than approximately 79% of California communities. One’s chance of becoming a victim here is 1 in 1,587.
Lafayette Annual Crime
| VIOLENT | PROPERTY | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Crimes | 16 | 278 | 294 |
| Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents) | 0.63 | 10.95 | 11.58 |
Population Information Based on the 2021Census
| Population | 25,208 |
| Households | 9,470 |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.4% |
Community Information
| Population Density | 1,690.0people per square mile |
| Number of People per Household | 2.73 |
| Median Household Income | $188,140 |
Housing Trends
| People Living in Same Home for 1+ Years | 87.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.4% |
| Median Home Value | $1,557,200 |
Lafayette Listings
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