Community guide
Living in Lafayette
Semi-rural charm, a beloved reservoir loop and highly regarded schools.
Overview
About Lafayette
Lafayette, just west of Pleasant Hill, is known for its tree-lined hills, a walkable downtown, BART access on Highway 24 and the popular Lafayette Reservoir.
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Background: Lafayette on Wikipedia. Details change — always confirm with the official sources linked below.
- Lafayette Reservoir
Operated by EBMUD, with a paved rim-road loop, trails, picnic areas and boating. Source - Schools
Lafayette School District (K–8) and Acalanes Union High School District serve most of the city. Confirm by address. Source - Getting around
Lafayette BART station sits along Highway 24. Source - Trails
Regional trails and nearby Briones Regional Park offer hiking and riding. Source
Lafayette market · [Month YYYY]
Market snapshot
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Under ~3 often favors sellers
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Over 100% = bidding above asking
Placeholder figures — update monthly from MLS / local association data for Lafayette ([Source], [Month YYYY]).
Get involved
Ways to connect in Lafayette
- Follow city news and commissions
The City of Lafayette posts meetings, events and volunteer opportunities. Source
Official resources
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