Urban-Rural Index Ranking — Lafayette
Updated June 22, 2026
See how neighborhoods in Lafayette compare on urban-rural index. Rankings are based on measured data aggregated across each neighborhood boundary. How urban-rural index is measured →
Top Urban-Rural Index Neighborhoods — Ranked
Dense forests and farmland characterize this area, which offers a much more secluded landscape than the typical Lafayette residential setting. According to iHuus data, minimal building density defines the local environment.
Expansive natural landscapes and forested areas dominate the terrain. This neighborhood is notably more secluded and less developed than the Lafayette average, according to iHuus data.
Extensive greenery and forested areas define this landscape, which feels even more secluded and undeveloped than the rest of Lafayette according to iHuus data.
Full Lafayette Urban-Rural Index Ranking
| Neighborhood | Score | City Rank | vs. City Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Springs | 10 | #1 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Silver Dell | 10 | #2 | +1.2 ↑ |
| Saint Mary's Orchard | 9.4 | #3 | +0.6 ↑ |
| Rancho View Knolls | 9.3 | #4 | +0.5 ↑ |
| Sky Hy | 9.1 | #5 | +0.3 ↑ |
| Silver Springs | 9 | #6 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Secluded Valley | 9 | #7 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Green Valley | 9 | #8 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Springbrook | 9 | #9 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Lafayette Valley Estates | 9 | #10 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Circle Creek | 9 | #11 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Diablo Oaks | 9 | #12 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Pleasant Hills and Valleys | 9 | #13 | +0.2 ↑ |
| Happy Valley Highlands | 8.3 | #14 | -0.5 ↓ |
| Brown Avenue | 8 | #15 | -0.8 ↓ |
| Northridge | 7.8 | #16 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Valley View Estates | 7.8 | #17 | -1.0 ↓ |
| Tanglewood | 7.7 | #18 | -1.1 ↓ |
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