West Lafayette, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
44,802 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
31.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
71.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,497 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
46.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$318,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$586 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,018 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tippecanoe County
3
Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tippecanoe County
5
Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 25
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 0 42
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 55%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IN State Senate District 23, IN State House District 26, IN
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Schools

West Lafayette Intermediate School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Cumberland Elementary School
2 miles, NE • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Purdue University-Main Campus
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing
2 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Franciscan Health Lafayette
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
60 miles, S • 3.2 star
South Bend International Airport
93 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
98 miles, E • 1.4 star
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