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Compare Santa Monica to Lafayette
This post compares Santa Monica, California to Lafayette, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Santa Monica (city) | Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 92,495 | 25,792 |
| Income (median) | $79,865 | $119,892 |
| Home Value (median) | $1,168,500 | $1,214,200 |
| White | 76% | 82% |
| Black | 4% | 0% |
| Asian | 10% | 9% |
| With Kids | 16% | 36% |
| Age (median) | 40 | 45 |
| Rentals | 72% | 26% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Santa Monica or Lafayette?
A: Santa Monica has a larger population count than Lafayette: 92495 compared with 25792 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Santa Monica or in Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Santa Monica.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Santa Monica or Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Santa Monica.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Santa Monica does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 72% for Santa Monica versus 26% for Lafayette.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Santa Monica may include: Santa-Barbara, Monterey, and West-Hollywood.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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