52 homes in Lafayette

Lafayette is a city in Contra Costa County, California, United States. As of 2020, the city's population was 25,391. It was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French military officer of the American Revolutionary War.
Lafayette is an affluent Lamorinda community with charming downtown. Features excellent schools, upscale dining, and family community.
Today, Lafayette has 53 homes for sale at a median price of $1,925,700, typically selling in about 43 days. Families here choose from 6 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
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Median Home Price
$2.60M
↑ 46.5% over the past yearMonths of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
2.0 months of supply
Seller's MarketWith only 52 active listings, supply is tight.
What this means for buyers
Inventory is tight relative to how many homes sell each month—buyers have fewer options, and well-priced homes draw competition. Listings typically sell in ~43 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes are selling at a steady pace—buyers have some time, but competition exists.
Approaching the point where buyers gain more negotiating power.
Inventory Distribution
Homes are selling at a healthy pace—more listings move within 30 days than sit longer on the market.
Most homes are selling within a month, but a meaningful share is starting to linger longer.
Housing Tenure in Lafayette
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
77%
Homeowners
23%
Renters
Homeownership is 21.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
9,225 households (2023)
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $484K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 3 → 4 bedrooms (+$766K)
Price Reductions
19 listings have reduced their price
37% of active listings
Average reduction: 6.8% (~$131K)
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