Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Panama Bay Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Rooted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe La Scala
Coffee Shop
Tellus Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cafe Teatro
Coffee Shop
Ranch House
Coffee Shop
Latte Da Espresso & More
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Student Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Rheem Theatre
Cinema
Peacock Hall
Theatre Arts
Lesher Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Century 16 Theater
Cinema
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Museum
Turkey Vulture
Attraction
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
Museum
Club 1220
Nightclub
Orinda Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Roundup Saloon
Bar
Jackson's
Alcohol
BevMo!
Alcohol
Panda Express
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Headlands Brewing Company
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Nation's Giant Hamburgers and Great Pies
Fast Food
Lamorinda Pizza
Fast Food
Tangelo
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Noah's Bagels
Fast Food
Extreme Pizza
Fast Food
Cheese Steak Shop
Fast Food
Mr Lucky's
Bar
ØL Beercafe & Bottleshop
Bar
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
Fast Food
Dan's Irish Sports Bar
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Veggie Grill
Fast Food
Bourbon Highway
Bar
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Tiki Tom
Bar
Fitness (1) F
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Lafayette Community Center
Community Centre
Tice Creek Fitness Center
Gym
Hacienda De Las Flores
Community Centre
Forma Gym
Gym
Fireside Room
Community Centre
Tice Valley Community Gym
Community Centre
Jeanne Dowell Yoga Fitness & Spa Programs
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Civic Park Community Center
Community Centre
The Key Club
Gym
Orinda Civic Center
Community Centre
InForma
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) A+
Safeway
Grocery Store
SusieCakes
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lunardi's
Grocery Store
Third Culture Bakery
Bakery
House of Bagels
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Genuine Goodness
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (12) A+
Brook Street Park
Park
Leigh Creekside Park
Park
Stanley Park
Park
Saint Marys Ballfield
Park
Meher Park
Park
Newell Pocket Park
Park
Lafayette Community Park
Park
Tice Valley Park
Park
Moraga Valley Swim & Tennis Club
Park
Orinda Oaks Park
Park
Dalewood Park
Park
Alma Park
Park
Water Light Public Plaza
Park
Brookwood Park
Park
Larkey Park
Park
Pat Vincent Memorial Field
Park
Civic Park
Park
Chapel Green
Park
Moraga Commons Park
Park
Dinosaur Hill Park
Park
Paul Park
Park
Moraga Commons Park Playground
Playground
Orinda Community Park
Park
Howe Homestead Park
Park
Shops (7) D-
Solano Jewelers
Fashion
Learning Express Toys
Toys
Floral Arts Florist
Florist
Ensor Jeremy E OD
Optician
Supercuts
Hairdresser
AT&T
Electronics
JoS. A. Bank
Clothing
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
King Florist Moraga
Florist
HomeGoods
Houseware
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Flower Bowl Florist
Florist
Sundance Antiques
Furniture
Jeffrey Neve Interior Design
Interior Decoration
ACE Walnut Creek Hardware
Home Improvement
Sports Barber
Hairdresser
diPietro Todd Salon
Hairdresser
Blinks and Brows
Beauty
Galaxy Nail Spa
Beauty
Mike's Bikes
Bicycle
Metamorphosis
Beauty
Lavender Dreams Nail Spa
Beauty
Stem Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 15.6% take public transportation in Lafayette.
Public Transit Stops (13)
Stops & Stations A+
Moraga Road & Mount Diablo Boulevard
Bus Stop
Mount Diablo Boulevard & Moraga Road
Bus Stop
Mount Diablo Boulevard & Moraga Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Moraga Boulevard
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Brook Street
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & O'Connor Drive
Bus Stop
Lafayette
Transit Station
Lafayette BART
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Herman Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Oliver Court
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Tanglewood Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Silver Springs Road
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Via Granada
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Campolindo Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Campolindo Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Buckingham Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Buckingham Drive
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Rheem Boulevard
Bus Stop
Boulevard Way & Kinney Drive
Bus Stop
Boulevard Way & Iris Lane
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Kendall Circle
Bus Stop
Boulevard Way & Olympic Boulevard
Bus Stop
Moraga Road & Kendall Circle
Bus Stop
Boulevard Way & Olympic Boulevard
Bus Stop
Boulevard Way & Saranap Avenue
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
15.6% A-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Lafayette is 283/100 - which is 103% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Lafayette crime rates are 1,362 per 100k, which is 52% lower than California
Property Crime
1,262 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
100 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Lafayette is $188,140 - which is 195% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$188,140 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.7% A-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Women's Health Center: Sutter Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Clinic
Lafayette Police Department
Police
Fire Station 15
Fire Station
Contra Costa Fire - Station 17
Fire Station
Moraga Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dental Medical
Dentist
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Phenomenal Mind Studios
Doctor
Moraga-Orinda Fire Station
Fire Station
Walnut Cree Family Practice
Doctor
BART Police
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walnut Creek Police Department
Police
Walnut Creek Medical Center
Hospital
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Fire Station
Station 2
Fire Station
CCCFPD
Fire Station
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Orinda Rehabilitation
Hospital
Walnut Creek Dentists
Dentist
Orinda Police Department
Police
Orinda Optometry Group
Doctor
Fire Station 45
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing B-

Lafayette home prices are $1,557,200 - which is 280% higher than California
Home Price
$1,557,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
28% A+
Home Affordability
8.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Lafayette graduation rate is 97% - which is 22% higher than California
School Test Scores
83% A+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (13) A
Lafayette Elementary
M. H. Stanley Middle
The Child Day School - Lafayette
St Perpetua School
Diablo Valley Montessori School
Springstone
Contra Costa Jewish Day School
Springhill Elementary
Happy Valley Elementary
Bentley School
Meher Schools
Donald L. Rheem Elementary
Burton Valley Elementary
Little Genuis Academy
Glorietta Elementary
St Mary Elementary School
Parkmead Elementary
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Tice Creek
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek Christian Academy
Contra Costa Christian School
Buena Vista Elementary
Orinda Intermediate
Los Perales Elementary
High Schools (3) F
Springstone
Acalanes High
Bentley School
Campolindo High
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Christian School
Las Lomas High
Orinda Academy
Miramonte High
Holden High School
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ratings A+

Lafayette has an overall rating of 91% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes A+
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Lafayette, CA Area Guide

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Lafayette Area Facts

  • Lafayette has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Lafayette crime rates are 52% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Lafayette is 103% higher than the California average

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Lafayette: A Beautiful California City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Lafayette is an incredible small city across the bay from San Francisco. It is tucked in between many small parks that are very fun to spend time in, no matter what time of year it is. The Lafayette Reservoir Recreation Area is definitely the best area in Lafayette. If you are lo ...Read More oking for a calm, friendly city than Lafayette will serve you very well.

I've been living in Lafayette for a while now and hope to never move away. Yes, it's a very expensive area to live in even by California standards but it's worth it. There are a lot of startups in the area which is great for recent grads or people looking to branch out on their own. It's also a very safe city which is a big plus.

The downtown area has a decent amount of stores and restaurants to choose from, so you probably won't have to go to far to get what you need. Overall, it's a great city for people of every age. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lafayette? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Brook Street Park
      Leigh Creekside Park
      Stanley Park
      Saint Marys Ballfield
      Meher Park
      Newell Pocket Park
      Lafayette Community Park
      Tice Valley Park

      Entertainment

      Student Performing Arts Center
      Rheem Theatre
      Peacock Hall
      Lesher Center for the Arts
      Century 16 Theater
      Lindsay Wildlife Experience
      Turkey Vulture
      Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society

      Food & Drink

      Roundup Saloon
      Jackson's
      BevMo!
      Panda Express
      McDonald's
      Headlands Brewing Company
      Subway
      Nation's Giant Hamburgers and Great Pies

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Lafayette? Of all people who commute, 15.6% take public transportation in Lafayette.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      10% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lafayette? The cost of living in Lafayette is 283/100 - which is 103% higher than California.
      Lafayette
      283

      183% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lafayette? Lafayette crime rates are 1,362, which are 52% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,362 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 74

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      33%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lafayette? The median income in Lafayette is $188,140 which is 195% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $188,140240% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $92,488210% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      42% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Lafayette a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Lafayette home prices? Lafayette home prices are $1,557,200 - which is 280% higher than California
      Median home value
      $1,557,200743% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,273140% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Lafayette have good schools? The Lafayette graduation rate is 97% - which is 22% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      83%

      74% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      19% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Lafayette a good place to live? Lafayette has an overall rating of 91% from 12 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      12 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      11 total surveys

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