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West Lafayette, IN

West Lafayette, IN.

Population: 75,198 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Lafayette, IN is $367,948 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $388,250 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,859/month. 8 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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$367,948

Typical home value

+1.2%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$367,948
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+81.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$368,091
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
$388,250
Median list price
$409,900
Median price per sqft
$187
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
196
For-sale inventory
221
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
180
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
67

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,859/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
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
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Tippecanoe School Corp, West Lafayette Com School Corp
Schools include
Burnett Creek Elementary School, Battle Ground Middle School, Klondike Elementary School, Klondike Middle School, William Henry Harrison High 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
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
63
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tippecanoe Sanitary Landfill, Inc (6.4 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
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.7 in
Annual snowfall
18.9 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
14.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
492
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
26,365
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,292

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Rush STOLport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Purdue University Airport (LAF) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
WABASH VALLEY ALLIANCE, INC. / RIVER BEND HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
32
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
1999
Housing built before 1970
20.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,249
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

West LafayetteState medianUS median
Typical home value$367,948$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$388,250$238,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,859/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,249$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 West Lafayette, IN?
$367,948.
What is the median sale price in West Lafayette, IN?
$388,250.
How long do homes take to sell in West Lafayette, IN?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in West Lafayette, IN?
Typical rent: $1,859/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Lafayette, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, hail, heat wave.
Is West Lafayette, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Lafayette, IN. 63 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West 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 West 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 West Lafayette, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Lafayette, IN?
8 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Lafayette, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 14.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Lafayette, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Lafayette, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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