Lafayette, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Lafayette, California Summary
Life in Lafayette research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Lafayette over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Lafayette:
The population in Lafayette is 25,384.
The median home value in Lafayette is $1,606,400.
The median income in Lafayette is $192,546.
The cost of living in Lafayette is 236 which is 2.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Lafayette is $2,739.
The unemployment rate in Lafayette is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Lafayette is 4.5%.
Table Of Contents
Lafayette SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
10
Affordability
7
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
8.5
Education
10
Commute
4
Lafayette, CA Crime Report
341
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,362.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-41.39%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lafayette / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 341 | 1,362.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 99.9 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 11 | 43.9 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 51.9 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 316 | 1,262.4 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 41 | 163.8 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 240 | 958.8 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 35 | 139.8 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Lafayette, CA Cost Of Living
236
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
Lafayette's Overall Cost Of Living
2.4x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lafayette | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 135 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 122 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 483 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 146 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 137 | 124 | 100 | |
Lafayette, CA Photos
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Map Of Lafayette, CA
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Population over time in Lafayette
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,949 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 26,060 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 25,792 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 25,381 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 25,082 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 24,685 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 24,347 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 24,073 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 23,863 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 23,769 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lafayette
| Race | Lafayette | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.3% | 35.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.5% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 9.8% | 14.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% | 39.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Lafayette
| Gender | Lafayette | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lafayette for adults over 25
| Education | Lafayette | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 5.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 38.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lafayette, California
| Income | Lafayette | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.9% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.8% | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.4% | 9.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4.9% | 14.7% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.5% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 9.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 48.5% | 15.1% | 9.5% |
