Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette, Louisiana. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) licensing database.
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Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette Neighborhood Overview
Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette
Located in the heart of Contra Costa County, the Downtown Lafayette neighborhood is a premier residential enclave within the city of Lafayette, California. It is characterized by its ultra-luxury market tier, reflecting a community with significant financial resources, as evidenced by a median household income of $221,148. The area's primary ZIP code is 94549, anchoring this desirable and centrally positioned neighborhood.
The housing market in Downtown Lafayette is exceptionally strong and exclusive, with a median home value of $1,838,500. Homes average 1,725 square feet, catering to an established, homeowner-majority community where the homeownership rate stands at 75.1%. For the rental segment, which comprises 24.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $2,938 per month, indicating a high-cost living environment even for non-homeowners.
Neighborhood character here is defined by its affluence and stability. The high homeownership rate and ultra-luxury market positioning suggest a well-established, prosperous community with a significant investment in property. This creates an environment of enduring value and exclusivity within the broader Lafayette area.
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Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.8M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $221K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94549 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Lafayette, CA - Downtown Lafayette, Lafayette
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-19