Lafayette, CA vs Los Altos, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Los Altos
67.9
#1370 nationally
Los Altos leads in walk score (46 vs 26). Los Altos leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 29.7 min). Los Altos leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $219,250).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Los Altos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 67.9 (#1370) |
| Population | 25,048 | 29,990 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $4,601,729 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+40.0 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Pacific
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D+
67.9 Score
Los Altos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,601,729
Population
29,990
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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