Lafayette, CA Housing Market
Median List Price
$1,749,000
Updated August 2026
Today, Lafayette has 49 homes for sale at a median list price of $1,749,000, typically selling in about 45 days.
Lafayette Market Analysis
The median list price in Lafayette, CA is $1.7M. Current inventory stands at 49 active listings. 20 new listings came on the market in the last 30 days.
Expect a median around $1.3M for two bedroom homes and $4.3M at the six bedroom end. Single family homes lead the mix at 65.3%, with condos accounting for another 28.6%. February to July saw the median price go from $1.9M to $1.8M, down about 1.1%. On a per square foot basis, the median runs $810.
Homes here typically go under contract in about 9 days. Homes move quickly at that pace, which favors sellers and rewards buyers who come prepared. The area falls within the 94549 ZIP code.
Lafayette Rental Market
The median asking rent in Lafayette, CA is $14,900. Current inventory stands at 3 active rental listings. December 2025 to June 2026 saw the median rent go from $5,700 to $5,500, down about 3.5%.
Lafayette Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
Sellers hold the edge right now. There is only 2.0 months of supply, and sale prices are up 11% over the last six months and 8% over the past year. At the same time, 39% of sellers have trimmed their asking price, so the market is not running away from buyers. Sellers have the stronger hand, though prepared buyers can still negotiate on the right home.
Median Home Price
$1.75M
↑ 8% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.0 months of supply
Tight Supply49 active listings against the current sales pace works out to about 2.0 months of supply.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month, so buyers have fewer options and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~45 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 44% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
A solid share of current listings is under 30 days old, while a meaningful share has been up longer.
About 53% of current listings are under 30 days old, while the rest have been up longer.
Housing Tenure in Lafayette
Homeownership is significantly higher than average, making this a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
77%
Homeowners
23%
Renters
Homeownership is 21.5 points higher than the California average (55.5%)
9,225 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Home prices generally rise with bedroom count, though not every step adds value.
Each additional bedroom adds about $470K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$905K)
Price Reductions
19 listings have reduced their price
39% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.6% (~$115K)
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Lafayette, CA Housing Market
What is the median home price in Lafayette, CA?
The median list price in Lafayette is $1,749,000 as of August 2026, based on 49 active listings.
Is Lafayette a buyer's market or a seller's market?
Lafayette currently reads as a seller's market. Active inventory works out to about 2.0 months of supply at the recent sales pace.
How fast do homes sell in Lafayette?
Homes that closed in the last 90 days typically went under contract in about 9 days. The average home currently for sale has been on the market for 45 days.
Are home prices in Lafayette going up or down?
The median sale price in Lafayette is up about 7.6% compared with a year ago.
How many homes are for sale in Lafayette, CA?
There are 49 homes for sale in Lafayette right now, including 6 listed within the last week.
What is the median rent in Lafayette?
The median asking rent in Lafayette is $14,900 per month, across 3 active rental listings.