West Lafayette, IN

Living in West Lafayette

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 99
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 77
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 51
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 84
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Schools 84
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Residents

49k Population +19k (2010–19)
22  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
71% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
37% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years69%
35 to 54 years11%
55 to 74 years7%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian23%
Black3%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate10%
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree45%

Households

Family household37%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone27%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
64% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
54% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector56%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van61%
Public transportation6%
Walked25%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value +$53k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$815 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
31% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Lafayette

United States45
Indiana52
Lafayette Metro Area28
Tippecanoe County28

Property Crime in West Lafayette

United States48
Indiana47
Lafayette Metro Area42
Tippecanoe County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton55%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 7
Feb 29 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 42 3 1
Dec 29 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Lafayette

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding51
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Lafayette, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Lafayette, IN

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St Boniface School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near West Lafayette, IN

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Wabash College
28 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Lafayette, IN

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River Bend Hospital
2 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near West Lafayette, IN

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