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Lafayette, IN

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Lafayette.

Population: 63,061 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lafayette, IN is $248,486 — up 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $272,317 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,239/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,486

Typical home value

+2.4%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,486
1-year appreciation
+2.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+30.6%
10-year appreciation
+105.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$249,544
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$272,317
Median list price
$267,983
Median price per sqft
$161
1-year sale-price change
+3.0%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
219
For-sale inventory
195
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
148
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
75

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,239/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$942/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,273/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,128/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
5
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Excel Center - Lafayette, Lafayette School Corporation, Paramount School of Excellence Lafayette
Schools include
Excel Center - Lafayette, Murdock Elementary School, Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate, Vinton Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
78
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tippecanoe Sanitary Landfill, Inc (1.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
Annual snowfall
12.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
103
Highest AQI recorded (year)
95

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
626
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,097
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,370

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Etter Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Purdue University Airport (LAF) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH CRAWFORDSVILLE, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WITHAM HEALTH SERVICES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,109 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,207
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,149
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,979

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LafayetteState medianUS median
Typical home value$248,486$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$272,317$238,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,239/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,207$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Lafayette, IN?
$248,486.
What is the median sale price in Lafayette, IN?
$272,317.
How long do homes take to sell in Lafayette, IN?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Lafayette, IN?
Typical rent: $1,239/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lafayette, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, hail, heat wave.
Is Lafayette, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 78 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Lafayette, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lafayette, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lafayette, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tippecanoe Sanitary Landfill, Inc, 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Lafayette, IN?
15 schools (8 elementary, 5 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lafayette, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 14.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lafayette, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lafayette, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Lafayette

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