Lafayette Housing Market Report – May 2026
Here's a look at how the Lafayette, CA real estate market performed in May 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 38
- Median Sale Price: $1,997,500
- Average Sale Price: $2,427,940
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $862
- Average Days on Market: 34
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 101.8%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to April, the median sale price in Lafayette moved 21.0% up (from $1,651,500 to $1,997,500). The number of homes sold was 46.2% up compared to the prior month (26 vs. 38). Average days on market shifted 5.6% down (36 days to 34 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to May 2025, the median sale price is 10.2% down (from $2,225,000 to $1,997,500). Sales volume is 5.0% down year-over-year.
What This Means
Lafayette's housing market is showing solid momentum heading into summer, though with some important caveats worth noting. The median sale price climbed to $1.997 million in May, reflecting a robust 21 percent jump month-over-month. However, the year-over-year comparison tells a different story—prices are actually down about 10 percent from May 2025, suggesting we're in a recovery phase after a softer period earlier in the year. The uptick in sales volume is partly attributable to improved data collection rather than a true market surge, so focus instead on the healthier fundamentals: homes are selling slightly faster (34 days on market), and sellers are achieving prices above asking on average at 101.8 percent of list price.
What's particularly interesting is the gap between what's selling and what's asking. Active inventory sits at 109 homes with a median asking price of $1.86 million, yet homes are closing $135,000 higher at the median. This suggests either that pricier homes are moving better right now, or that sellers' initial ask prices may be slightly conservative. With spring seasonality in full effect and favorable buyer momentum, Lafayette remains a competitive market for quality properties, though the year-over-year decline reminds us that affordability pressures persist in this premium Contra Costa enclave.
Lafayette Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94549 | 35 | $2,000,000 | $861 | 36 |
| 94595 | 3 | $1,650,000 | $867 | 22 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 36 | $2,000,000 | $860 |
| CONDOS | 1 | $1,330,000 | $937 |
| LAND | 1 | $1,995,000 | N/A |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $750K+ | 38 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 109 active listings in Lafayette with a median asking price of $1,860,000 and an average of 63 days on market.
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