Lafayette, California Income Statistics
Lafayette Wealth Score
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $202,876 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $132,612 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 45.7% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 53.1% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Lafayette is about 105% higher than in California. Income has been growing slower in Lafayette (5.4%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 46% of adults in Lafayette earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Lafayette, California grew by 68.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $202,876 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.4% per year.
Lafayette has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2013, its income was 131% higher. The gap has widened from 135% in 2009 to 152% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Lafayette
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 7,433 households (76.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 6.8% of households in Lafayette had an income under $35,000 and 64.2% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Lafayette has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (53.1% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $75,000 to $99,999 (4.1% vs 12.6%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 195 | 2.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 123 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 154 | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 184 | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 373 | 3.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 803 | 8.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 399 | 4.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,230 | 12.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,076 | 11.1% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 5,127 | 53.1% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 9,664 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 9,205 residents (45.7% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 51.4% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 11.1% of Lafayette residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 18.5% had some income but less than $25,000, and 51.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Lafayette has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (45.7% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.5% vs 12.6%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 2,245 | 11.1% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,975 | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 701 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,061 | 5.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 761 | 3.8% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,305 | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,692 | 8.4% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,217 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 9,205 | 45.7% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 20,164 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 11.1% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Lafayette
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.475 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $139,680 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $129,967 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 7.0% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Lafayette, it is 0.475, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 7% more than women's income in Lafayette, California. Over a 35-year career, a 7% wage gap accumulates to roughly $339,955 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lafayette, California has narrowed from about 42% to 7% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 5% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $40,087 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Lafayette | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 40.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 554 people are unemployed in Lafayette, California.
The average commute time in Lafayette is 25 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Lafayette, California has fallen from 5.3% to 4.5% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 6.6% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.3% in 2020.
Lafayette has been below the U.S. unemployment rate in most years since 2011, but rose above it in 2021-2022 (as much as 0.4 points higher). In 2024 its rate was 0.7 points lower.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lafayette, California has an overall wealth index grade of A+, making it far better than California, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Lafayette, California.
How Rich Is Lafayette, California?
Lafayette has a wealth index grade of A+. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A+ grade means it is one of the most prosperous areas in the country. The median household income is $202,876, about 105% higher than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Lafayette, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Lafayette, California rose 69%, from $120,241 to $202,876. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +69% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Lafayette in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Lafayette, California was $201,598, about the same as in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Lafayette in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Lafayette, California was $171,782. By 2024 it had risen 18% to $202,876.
Do many residents of Lafayette, California earn over $100,000?
Yes. 46% of adults in Lafayette, California earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 2), against 18% (about 1 in 6) in California. 53% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 20% in California.
Is it hard to find a job in Lafayette, California?
Unemployment in Lafayette, California is only 4.5%, well below the California rate of 6.6%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Lafayette, California?
The Gini coefficient in Lafayette is 0.475. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Lafayette, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Lafayette, California has narrowed from about 42% to 7% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 5% in 2022. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $40,087 since 2009.
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