Why Live in Burton Valley
Burton Valley in Lafayette is a neighborhood characterized by its midcentury ranch-style homes and Cape Cods, set along quiet, tree-lined streets with spacious, well-manicured lots. Custom mailboxes and festive home decorations add to the community's charm. The area features numerous outdoor amenities, including a tennis club, swim club, community center, and Lafayette Community Park, which hosts Lafayette Little League and offers facilities for soccer and hockey. The park's serene setting is enhanced by Las Trampas Creek, and the nearby Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, an almost 8-mile rail-trail, is popular for walking, cycling, and horseback riding. Downtown Lafayette, just 2 miles away, provides a variety of dining options, including Postino, and a full-service Whole Foods. The area is well-connected via California State Road 24, offering a direct route to Oakland, less than 15 miles away, and the Lafayette BART station for commuter train access. The San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is approximately 20 miles away. Burton Valley Elementary, Stanley Middle School, and Acalanes High are highly rated schools serving the community, with the high school offering advanced placement and career technical courses. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a practical choice for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burton Valley a good place to live?
Burton Valley is a good place to live. Burton Valley is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Burton Valley is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Burton Valley has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.6 people per acre and a median age of 47. The average household income is $221,748 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 75.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Burton Valley are home owners, with 6.9% of residents renting and 93.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Burton Valley can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Burton Valley neighborhood guide.
Is Burton Valley, CA a safe neighborhood?
Burton Valley, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Burton Valley?
The median home price in Burton Valley is $399,999. If you put a 20% down payment of $80,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $89K a year to afford the median home price in Burton Valley. The average household income in Burton Valley is $222K.
What are the best public schools in Burton Valley?
The best public schools that serve Burton Valley are:
What are the best private schools in Burton Valley?
The best private schools that serve Burton Valley are:
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Home Trends in Burton Valley, CA
On average, homes in Burton Valley, Lafayette sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Burton Valley, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$582,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$314,900
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$405,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$432
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median List Price
$399,999
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%