Moving to Lafayette, CA

About Lafayette

Lafayette is a Contra Costa County city of about 25,000 between Walnut Creek and Orinda, known for its downtown on Mt. Diablo Boulevard, the Lafayette Reservoir and direct BART access. A classic Lamorinda suburb.

Home prices in Lafayette

The median listing price in Lafayette is $1,900,000.

Top places in Lafayette

• Downtown Lafayette — Mt. Diablo Boulevard shops and restaurants.
• The Lafayette Reservoir — 2.7-mile lakeside trail (aerial views of the area shown in the Commons photos below).
• Happy Valley Elementary School (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The Lafayette Library and Learning Center.
• The annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.
• Briones Regional Park (nearby).

Commuting from Lafayette

• BART: Lafayette station (Yellow Line) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• County Connection bus service.
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via CA-24 and the Bay Bridge (Caldecott Tunnel): ~30–55 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Lafayette

Public schools: Lafayette School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Lafayette FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Lafayette, CA?
  The median listing price in Lafayette is $1,900,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Lafayette, CA?
  BART: Lafayette station (Yellow Line) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Lafayette, CA?
  Lafayette is served by Lafayette School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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