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West Lafayette, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Tippecanoe County County
West Lafayette, IN
At a Glance
How West Lafayette Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Lafayette's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Lafayette a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Lafayette residents earn a median household income of $33,497 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,738. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,253 business establishments, including 478 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Lafayette is $318,100 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,993. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
West Lafayette reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 726/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.2% of adults in West Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (111% above the national average). 97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.