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West Lafayette, OH
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West Lafayette, OH
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 $45,364 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,341. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 746 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Lafayette is $92,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,142. Median rent is $723/month, with 29.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
West Lafayette reports 305 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 871/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.6% of adults in West Lafayette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Lafayette has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.