West Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette is a mid-size city in Indiana with a population of 44,802. Residents earn $33,497 per year, which is 55% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

44,802 Population 3,304/sq mi density

$33,497 Median Income $23,738 per capita

$318,100 Home Value $357,993 Zillow

$1,152 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

65 Violent Crime/100K 726 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.6 / 5.0

$33,497 median income, 1.8% unemployment

Affordability

1.3 / 5.0

$318,100 home value, $1,152/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

65 violent crimes/100K (83% below avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

71.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near West Lafayette, IN.

Name	Description
Fort Ouiatenon	Marker can be reached from South River Road west of South Newman Road (County Road 300).
The Wabash River	Marker can be reached from N. River Road (State Road 43) 0.1 miles north of Happy Hollow Road (State Road 443), on the right when traveling north. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
Tecumseh Trail	Marker is on North River Road (a.k.a.: Indiana 43) south of Soldiers Home Road, on the left when traveling south.