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The community of Lafayette located in Contra Costa County, California is home to more than 24,000 people. The city in the hills is known for its luxury living and pastoral scenery. The rural community, located between Walnut Creek and Berkley, boasts hills carpeted in woodland, clean air, and a mild climate. Only 25 minutes from San Fransisco, the area is prized for its high quality life, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools and and wealth of natural attractions and activities.
The city was incorporated in 1968 to preserve and enhance the area's rural charm and the overall character of the community. Located on 15 square miles within Contra Costa County, Lafayette currently maintains the …show more content…
The town was originally named Centerville. However, the name was rejected as there was already another Centerville operating within the state. Shreve's second choice of Lafayette was adopted and remains as the name of the community to this day.
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Life In Lafayette
The town of Lafayette is appealing to residents around the Bay Area for its rural charm, fantastic schools, great weather and abundance of outdoor activities. Lafayette, similar to the rest of the San Francisco Bay Area boasts a Mediterranean climate. Lafayette is separated from the greater Berkeley and Oakland areas by way of the Berkeley Hills. The city is considered to be a part of the greater San Francisco Bay Area and is home to a BART station for the public transit system.
Arts And Culture
Within the city of Lafayette residents enjoy a number of cultural and artistic events, festivities, and recreation throughout the year. From theatrical numbers put on by The Town Hall Theatre Company to art openings at one of the city's several galleries, there is always something to pique the interest of those interested in the finer things in life.