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

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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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1 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near West Lafayette, IN.

Name	Description
LAFAYETTE SAND & GRAVEL	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)