West Lafayette, IN
Living in West Lafayette
Bikeability87
Walkability99
Commute98
Public Transit77
Affordability78
Public Safety69
Airports51
Hospitals66
Colleges84
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools84
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+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
$35kMedian 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
$224kMedian Home Value+$53k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$815Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Lafayette, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Lafayette, IN
Montessori School of Great
1 miles, NE
St James Lutheran Elementary School
2 miles, SE
St Boniface School
2 miles, SE
St Lawrence Elementary School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Lafayette, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus
1 miles, SE
Wabash College
28 miles, S
Indiana University-Kokomo
42 miles, E
Lakeview College of Nursing
43 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Lafayette, IN
River Bend Hospital
2 miles, NE
Sycamore Springs Hospital Llc
6 miles, SE
Franciscan Health Lafayette
6 miles, SE
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
7 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Lafayette, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
60 miles, SE
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, W
South Bend International Airport
93 miles, N
Fort Wayne International Airport
98 miles, NE