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Lafayette, IN
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Population: 70,928
Home Price: $126,100
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Overview
Lafayette is a midsize city in the state of Indiana with a population of 70,928. Lafayette has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
16.2 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Lafayette, IN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,982
$29,331
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,690
$58,806
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
4.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Median Age
32.5
40.7
42.3
Gender
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Male
49.9%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
White
81.2%
92.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
9.0%
1.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.2%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.7%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Median Home Price
$126,100
$126,114
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$737
$605
$801
Family Households
34.3%
34.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.6%
30.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
47.6%
74.7%
72.9%
Renters
52.4%
25.3%
27.1%
Education
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.7%
7.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.6%
33.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
20.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.0%
11.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Mathematics
49.8%
49.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.3%
50.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Murder
6.9
4.4
3.0
Rape
52.4
32.7
38.0
Robbery
75.8
49.7
40.7
Assault
349.9
192.8
188.5
Property Crime
Lafayette
Indiana
United States
Burglary
533.2
238.5
336.1
Theft
2540.5
1630.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
216.3
160.6
167.1
Arson
9.6
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Lafayette, IN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
fast food
italian food
gluten free
beer
mexican food
red wine
ice cream
hot sauce
craft beer
recipe developer
wine
cooking
specialty coffee
sushi
taco bell
tacos
nutrition
taco
basketball
football
college basketball
college football
sports teams
chicago sports
video games
sports commentary
pittsburgh sports
hs football
little league
college athletics
gaelic football
baseball
teams
athletics
soccer
pro wrestling
professional wrestling
volleyball
inspired by
audio engineering
creative
cultural center
childrens books
graphic design
photography
generative art
special collections
nature
multimedia artist
cultural diversity
blackout poetry
pfp
poster
generative
fiction nonfiction
craft
literature
artists
spending time
spare time
video games
kyle busch fan #rowdynation
fighting games
books
random stuff
reading writing
tv shows
travel photography
photography
anime
nature photography
random thoughts
gaming
horror movies
computers
physical chemist
disc golf
reader reviewer
sports
sports commentary
local news
music videos
audio engineering
video production
digital media
creative
tv
free wifi
pro wrestling
digital marketing
professional wrestling
media productions
marketing
wlfi
biweekly podcast
tv shows
radio host
classic rock
sports
biologist phd
space
summer
travel photography
aquatic center
photography
hot tub
nature
winter
swimming
recreation department
nut foodie
arts
avid travelerkid
lakes
mountain
wildlife
landscapes
conservation
downtown lafayette
local businesses
shop online
online store
sams club
coffee shop
gift card
pharmacy
yard sale
christmas shopping
gift cards
gas station
retail
meijer
farmers market
grocery store
jc penney
macys
liquor store
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