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West Lafayette
  • Town in Indiana
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West Lafayette

#2 in Best Places to Live in Tippecanoe County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A+
    West Lafayette is a town in Indiana with a population of 44,515. West Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in West Lafayette offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In West Lafayette there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in West Lafayette and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in West Lafayette are highly rated.
    Population
    44,515
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $248,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $955
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      69%
    • Own
      31%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      41.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      24.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      39.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      744.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      22.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      4%
    • 10-17 years
      4%
    • 18-24 years
      62%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      5%
    • 45-54 years
      5%
    • 55-64 years
      4%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      46%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      9%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in West Lafayette

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $28,744
    National
    $69,021
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