Lafayette is a medium-sized city located in the state of California. With a population of 25,371 people and five associated neighborhoods, Lafayette is the 283rd largest community in California.

Lafayette home prices are not only among the most expensive in California, but Lafayette real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Also of interest is that Lafayette has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Lafayette telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 42.87% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Lafayette is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Lafayette’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Like elsewhere in America, most people in Lafayette use a private automobile to get to work. But notably, a substantial number of Lafayette‘s citizens do make use of public transit in their daily commute, primarily riding the subway. This helps more people get to work with less air pollution, and require fewer highways to get them there.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Lafayette. 78.96% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Lafayette in 2022 was $123,402, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $493,608 for a family of four.

Lafayette is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Lafayette home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Lafayette residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Lafayette include English, German, Irish, Italian, and French.

The most common language spoken in Lafayette is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.