Danville, CA vs Lafayette, 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.
Danville
63
#1804 nationally
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Danville leads in crime level (1.7 vs 2.2). Danville leads in cost of living index (234 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $209,518).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Danville, CA | Lafayette, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1804) | 62.7 (#1832) |
| Population | 42,999 | 25,048 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,862,772 | $1,941,109 |
| Median Household Income | $209,518 | $219,250 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 234 | 280 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+38.0 |
D
63 Score
Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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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