Lafayette

Lafayette The City of Lafayette, incorporated in 1968, is mostly situated on a former Mexican land grant, Rancho Acalanes. The community took the name of Lafayette in 1857. In 1937 when Lafayette?s population was 4,000, the Caldecott Tunnel opened creating further growth in the area. While mostly a residential community of quarter-acre or larger lots, Lafayette has seen office growth and supports a small but vital retail business district along the main street of Mt. Diablo Blvd, as well as several restaurants recognized throughout the Bay Area. Most residents are homeowners living in a country setting and commuting to major Bay Area business centers.

Population:  23, 500
Climate:
Winter range:  30′s - 60′s
Summer range: 50′s - 90′s
Average annual rainfall: 28 inches

Schools: Public: Four elementary schools and one intermediate school seperated by the Lafayette School District (tel.: 925-284-7011); Acalanes High School operated by the Acalanes Union High School District (925-935-2800); some Lafayette students attend Campolindo High School in Moraga, operated by the same district.

Private: Preschools include Montessori; one parochial k-8 elementary.

Recreation: Lafayette Reservoir for fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking; several private swim and tennis club facilities and the Lafayette Trail for biking and jogging.

Churches: All denominations are represented in Lafayette and neighboring communities.

Hospitals: Hospitals in Oakland and Berkeley, John Muir Hospital, Walnut Creek (925-939-3000).

Transportation: County transit buses serve the Lafayette BART station.

Shopping: Just ten minutes to Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek, a premiere outside shopping mall featuring Nordstrom?s, Macy?s and national upscale specialty stores. Major grocery chains are represented.

Area Code: (925)

Zip Code: 94549

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