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West Lafayette, IN

Founded 1888Tippecanoe CountyElev. 187 m
Population
44,802
Median home
$318,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About West Lafayette

With about 44,802 residents, West Lafayette is one of Indiana's notable places. West Lafayette was founded in 1888 and sits in Tippecanoe County. The median age is 21.4 and the median household income is $33,497. Homes carry a median value of $318,100, and about 31% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.4%). Around 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 15 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
44,802
Median age
21.4
Median household income
$33,497
Per-capita income
$23,738
Poverty rate
37.4%
High-school grad or higher
97.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.2%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
15.4 min
Work from home
12.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.4%
Hispanic or Latino5.6%
Black3.7%
Asian20.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts55.3%
Service19.5%
Sales & office15.6%
Production, transportation & material moving6.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$318,100
Median gross rent
$1,152/mo
Owner-occupied
30.5%
Median year built
1990
Households
14,526
Avg. household size
2.1

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

West Lafayette has 7 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading60%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

West Lafayette Jr/Sr High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
William Henry Harrison High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Klondike Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
West Lafayette Intermediate SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Burnett Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
Klondike Elementary SchoolElementary
West Lafayette Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime83% below national
West Lafayette64
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 2% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime39% below national
West Lafayette1,192
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↑ 64% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, West Lafayette Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around West Lafayette.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Tippecanoe County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

West Lafayette is in Tippecanoe County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

West Lafayette was founded in 1888 and sits in Tippecanoe County. Elevation ~187 m.

Map of West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN
Where West Lafayette is
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Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Christian, John E. and Catherine E., HousePierce, James, Jr., HouseAndrew, Jesse, HouseMorton SchoolVarsity, TheAlpha Tau Omega Fraternity HouseCurtis--Grace House
Notable people from West Lafayette
Katie BoumanAnissa JonesAmanda ElmoreMarshall PlumleeBrian BinnieCleve JonesBruce FriedrichHarry G. LeslieRyley BugayHeather Penney
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Nearby cities
Lafayette (4 mi)Kokomo (42 mi)Zionsville (45 mi)Westfield (49 mi)Brownsburg (51 mi)Carmel (53 mi)

Registered sex offenders in West Lafayette, IN (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for West Lafayette, Indiana.

Joseph Lewis, 46
West Lafayette · 47906
AKA Joseph L Lewis
Brian Kessler Lewis, 35
West Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47906
Alfonso Dominguez, 60
West Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47906
AKA Alfonso Domintquez, Dominque Al Alfesso
Michael L Brown, 34
West Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · 47906

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

West Lafayette — frequently asked

What is the population of West Lafayette, Indiana?
West Lafayette has a population of about 44,802, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in West Lafayette?
The median home value in West Lafayette is $318,100, and the median gross rent is $1,152/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is West Lafayette safe? What is the crime rate?
West Lafayette Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 64 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does West Lafayette face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Tippecanoe County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette has 7 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in West Lafayette?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near West Lafayette. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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