Happy Valley
Winding roads and large, private lots on the north side of town, near Happy Valley Elementary.
Part of Lamorinda
Lafayette homes
Happy Valley, Burton Valley, Reliez Valley and the hills of Lamorinda.
In short
What is it like to live in Lafayette?
Lafayette is a semi-rural Lamorinda town along Highway 24 with its own BART station, a compact downtown, the Lafayette Reservoir, and a highly regarded K–8 school district feeding Acalanes Union High schools.
By Ryan & Denise Quinley, REALTORS® (DRE 02114228, 02120682) · Last updated October 27, 2026
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Neighborhoods
Where buyers look in Lafayette
Burton Valley
Established family neighborhood on the south side toward Moraga, near Burton Valley Elementary.
Reliez Valley & Upper Happy Valley
Hillside and ridge homes with open-space views between Lafayette and Pleasant Hill.
Schools
Schools overview
The Lafayette School District (K–8) has four elementary schools (Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Lafayette and Springhill) and Stanley Middle School. High school is in the Acalanes Union High School District, mainly Acalanes High in Lafayette, with some homes zoned to Campolindo in Moraga.
School assignment depends on the exact address and can change. Always confirm with the district before you buy.
Commute
Getting around
Lafayette BART (Deer Hill Road) is on the Antioch–San Francisco line. Highway 24 runs through town, west to Oakland through the Caldecott Tunnel and east to Walnut Creek and I-680.
Lifestyle
Everyday life
Downtown restaurants along Mt. Diablo Boulevard, and the EBMUD Lafayette Reservoir, about a mile from BART, with a 2.7-mile paved lakeside trail and a 4.7-mile rim trail. Briones Regional Park is nearby.
FAQ
Lafayette questions, answered
Last updated October 27, 2026
Which schools serve Lafayette?
The Lafayette School District runs four elementary schools and Stanley Middle School. High school students attend Acalanes Union High School District schools, mainly Acalanes High, with some areas assigned to Campolindo. Confirm assignment by address.
Does Lafayette have BART?
Yes. Lafayette BART on Deer Hill Road is on the Antioch–San Francisco line, and County Connection buses serve the station.
What is there to do outdoors in Lafayette?
The Lafayette Reservoir is the local favorite, with a paved 2.7-mile lakeside loop and a 4.7-mile rim trail, plus boating and fishing. Briones Regional Park is close by.
Why work with Ryan and Denise in Lafayette?
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