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West Lafayette, IN

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Area Highlights

West Lafayette, IN residents have a median age of 22.9 years old, with employment highest in the food and administrative support industries.

45,197 Population

The population has increased by 1.4% since the year 2010.

14,157 Households

$33,344 /yr
Median Household Income

$375,000
Median Home Sale Price

15m Median Commute Time

Most people in this area drive to work.

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Median Age

Median age is the age that divides a population into two numerically equally sized groups; that is, half the people are younger than this age and half are older. It is a single index that summarizes the age distribution of a population.

LEGEND

  • 61+ years old
  • 51 to 60 years old
  • 41 to 50 years old
  • 31 to 40 years old
  • 21 to 30 years old
  • 11 to 20 years old
  • 0 to 10 years old

Median Home Price

The median sale price measures the “middle” price of homes that sold, meaning that half of the homes sold for a higher price and half sold for less.

LEGEND

  • $2,000,000+
  • $1,000,000 to $2,000,000
  • $800,000 to $1,000,000
  • $600,000 to $800,000
  • $400,000 to $600,000
  • $200,000 to $400,000
  • $0 to $200,000

Median Household Income

The median household income is the income amount that divides a population into two equal groups, half having a household income above that amount, and half having a household income below that amount.

LEGEND

  • $500,000+ per year
  • $250,000 to $500,000 per year
  • $150,000 to $250,000 per year
  • $100,000 to $150,000 per year
  • $75,000 to $100,000 per year
  • $50,000 to $75,000 per year
  • $0 to $50,000 per year

Family & Education

22.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

28.9%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

Graduate Degree 45%
Bachelors Degree 26%
High School Graduate 10%
Some College 10%
Associates Degree 5%
Some High School 3%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is Graduate Degree, representing 44.66% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
15.9% of households have children

Area Schools

7-12
0.6 MILES
A
West Lafayette Jr/sr High School
4-6
1 MILES
B+
West Lafayette Intermediate School
PK-3
1.8 MILES
Montessori School Of Greater Lafayette
KG-3
2.2 MILES
B+
West Lafayette Elementary School
6-8
3 MILES
B
Klondike Middle School
KG-5
3.1 MILES
B
Klondike Elementary School
KG-5
4.6 MILES
B+
Burnett Creek Elementary School
9-12
4.7 MILES
B-
William Henry Harrison High School
6-8
5.1 MILES
B-
Battle Ground Middle School

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Economics

$33,344 /yr
Median Household Income
$375,000
Median Sales Price
15 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 28.28% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 56%
  • Walk or Bike 29%
  • Work from Home 9%
  • Public Transit 5%

Occupancy by Type

Rented 9,742 61%
Owned 4,415 28%
Vacant 1,716 11%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 90%
Blue Collar 10%

Employment

Employees by Industry

Employees by Occupation

Demographics

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 22.9 years old. The smallest percentage group is 18-24 years and the largest percentage is the 75-84 years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 61%
Asian 19%
Hispanic 6%
Black 4%
Other 3%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 61%, followed by Asian at 19%, Hispanic at 6%, and Black at 4%.

Crime & Pollution

Crime vs National Average

This location’s average annual crime rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Pollution vs National Average

This location’s average annual pollution rates compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Weather

86° July
Hottest Average Month
17° January
Coldest Average Month

Severe Weather

This location’s average annual severe weather events compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
17°
33°
Feb
20°
37°
Mar
29°
49°
Apr
40°
62°
May
50°
73°
Jun
59°
82°
Jul
63°
86°
Aug
61°
84°
Sep
54°
78°
Oct
42°
66°
Nov
32°
50°
Dec
22°
38°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

Precipitation

Precipitation (inch)

Listings in the Area

$1,500,000
For sale
2 beds • 1 baths • 988 sqft

4727 N 140 W
West Lafayette, IN 47906

$489,900
For sale
3 beds • 2 baths • 2,363 sqft

1901 Mud Creek Court
West Lafayette, IN 47906

$85,000
For sale
2 beds • 1 baths • 663 sqft

320 Brown Street 216
West Lafayette, IN 47906

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