Suburb
Lafayette
- A+Overall Grade
- Suburb of San Francisco, CA
- 27 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingB-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB+
- JobsB+
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$1,127,400
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,816
National
$949Lafayette Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$142,977
National
$55,322Children
20%
Top Public Schools Serving Lafayette
- A+
Miramonte High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 184 reviews
- A+
Campolindo High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 227 reviews
- A+
Acalanes High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 165 reviews
- A+
Las Lomas High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 224 reviews
- A
Orinda Intermediate
- Orinda Union Elementary School District, CA
- 6-8
- 1 review
Top Private Schools in Lafayette
Lafayette Reviews
27 reviews
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The fact that traffic is horrible is a testament as to Lafayette being a popular place to be. It is also an indicator that older residents and feeling a bit resentful that the town has a more urban feel to it than the sleepy rural feeling it had just a decade ago. Good restaurants, a couple of fun bars, great schools & athletics, clean and green area with ample nature just walking distance from anywhere. Because of it's proximity to San Francisco, the wine country and Tahoe, it is expensive - but because of what it is and people wanting to raise families here, it is understandable.
I love the quiet East Bay town of Lafayette. I has beautiful scenery, great food, nice people, and an amazing school district. The only downside is that it lacks in diversity. Overall, it is an amazing pocket of quiet in the otherwise busy bay area.
Lafayette gives you that hometown feel. Almost like Gilmore Girls. Although Lafayette is high priced and full of snobs, there are always those who make the difference. Many people in the community give back and that's one of the things I love most about it. People are supportive of each other, which creates that special hometown feel that I love.