Lafayette

CA

Contra Costa County, California

Population 1.2M |Median income $127,229 |8 hospitals

Population
1,165,012
Contra Costa County
Median Income
$127,229
+87% vs avg
Median Home Value
$866,800
+281% vs avg
Median Age
40.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.2M+9%
Median Income
$127,229+62%
Median Home Value
$866,800+115%
Poverty Rate
8.4%-20%
Unemployment
6.5%-37%

Economics

Median Rent
$2,375/mo
Poverty Rate
8.4% -41% vs avg
Unemployment 6.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 45.2%
Work From Home 21.3%
Public Transit 5.4%

Population

White 41.1%
Asian 18.8%
African American 8.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
35.1%
High Blood Pressure
31.2%
Obesity
28%
Physical Inactivity
23.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.1%
Diabetes
11.3%
Current Asthma
9.4%
Current Smoking
9.3%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 72.7%
Dental Visit 67.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 8 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
6
★★
0
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0
Average Rating
3.1/5
Total Hospitals
8
With ER
7
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
CONCORD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - WALNUT CREEK
WALNUT CREEK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
WALNUT CREEK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
MARTINEZ · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
SUTTER DELTA MEDICAL CENTER
ANTIOCH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
SAN RAMON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
SAN RAMON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - ANTIOCH
ANTIOCH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Lafayette Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lafayette, CA? ▼
Lafayette, CA has a population of 1,165,012 people, located in Contra Costa County, California.
What is the median household income in Lafayette? ▼
The median household income in Lafayette, CA is $127,229 per year. The poverty rate is 8.4%.
What is the median home value in Lafayette? ▼
The median home value in Lafayette, CA is $866,800. Median rent is $2,375/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lafayette? ▼
The top health indicators in Lafayette include Short Sleep Duration (35.1%), High Blood Pressure (31.2%), Obesity (28%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lafayette? ▼
Lafayette has 8 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. 7 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lafayette? ▼
The median age in Lafayette, CA is 40.5 years. 45.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lafayette, CA is located in Contra Costa County, California. With a population of 1.2M and a median household income of $127,229, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 8 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lafayette area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Contra Costa County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.