Valley View Estates, Lafayette, NJ
Valley View Estates — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Valley View Estates, Lafayette, New Jersey. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) licensing database.
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Valley View Estates Neighborhood Overview
Valley View Estates, Lafayette, California
Valley View Estates is a prime residential neighborhood in Lafayette, California, characterized by its high homeownership rate of 75.1%. The area reflects significant affluence, with a median household income of $221,148, which directly supports its premium housing market. The neighborhood's primary ZIP code is 94549, placing it within the sought-after communities of Contra Costa County.
The housing market snapshot reveals a high-value environment, with a median home value of $1,838,500 and an average home size of approximately 1,725 square feet. The mortgage origination data, with 982 total HMDA originations, shows a market overwhelmingly driven by conventional loans (965), indicating strong buyer qualifications and a stable financial profile. The median gross rent of $2,938 per month corresponds to the 24.9% renter-occupied rate, highlighting a substantial ownership majority but also a premium rental segment.
Neighborhood character is defined by its prime market tier and established residential feel. The extremely low counts for government-backed loans, such as 4 VA and 13 FHA originations, underscore the neighborhood's position as a high-equity, conventional lending market. This financial profile, combined with the high home values and income levels, paints a picture of a stable, affluent, and highly desirable community within Lafayette.
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Valley View Estates 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 | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94549 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 982 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.4% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.0M | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 965 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 13 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Valley View Estates, Lafayette
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Valley View Estates
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: New Jersey Real Estate Commission (NJREC) — 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
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18