Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN
Living in the Lafayette Metro Area
Bikeability57
Walkability67
Commute84
Public Transit50
Affordability88
Public Safety73
Airports50
Hospitals67
Colleges79
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
229kPopulation+24k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
35%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$8.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$696Median Monthly Rent+$59 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Lafayette Metro Area
United States45
Indiana52
Property Crime in the Lafayette Metro Area
United States48
Indiana47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Lafayette Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado20
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN
Montessori School of Great
6 miles, E
St James Lutheran Elementary School
8 miles, SE
St Boniface School
8 miles, SE
St Lawrence Elementary School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN
Purdue University-Main Campus
7 miles, SE
Wabash College
31 miles, S
Lakeview College of Nursing
41 miles, SW
Indiana University-Kokomo
47 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN
River Bend Hospital
7 miles, E
Sycamore Springs Hospital Llc
11 miles, SE
Franciscan Health Lafayette
11 miles, SE
Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
12 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
65 miles, SE
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
73 miles, SW
South Bend International Airport
92 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
98 miles, NW