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West Lafayette is an incredibly impressive city with a wide array of apartment living options - the winter is particularly beautiful but regardless of when you are looking to move, West Lafayette's apartments are available in every price range all year round.
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 22.7% 8.1% +14.6% $10,000 to $14,999 11.1% 6.2% +4.9% $15,000 to $19,999 8.9% 6.5% +2.4% $20,000 to $24,999 7.4% 6.9% +0.5% $25,000 to $29,999 5.4% 6.9% -1.5% $30,000 to $34,999 4.2% 6.8% -2.6% $35,000 to $39,999 2.8% 6.3% -3.5% $40,000 to $44,999 3.8% 6.2% -2.4% $45,000 to $49,999 2.7% 5.4% -2.7% $50,000 to $59,999 4.5% 10.1% -5.6% $60,000 to $74,999 6.2% 11.3% -5.1% $75,000 to $99,999 8.3% 10.2% -1.9% $100,000 to $124,999 3.9% 4.5% -0.6% $125,000 to $149,999 3.2% 1.9% +1.3% $150,000 to $199,999 2.6% 1.4% +1.2% $200,000 or more 2.2% 1.5% +0.7% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 2.4% 7.3% -4.9% 10.0% to 14.9% 5.7% 13.7% -8.0% 15.0% to 19.9% 7.0% 15.2% -8.2% 20.0% to 24.9% 7.2% 13.1% -5.9% 25.0% to 29.9% 6.9% 10.1% -3.2% 30.0% to 34.9% 5.8% 6.9% -1.1% 35.0% to 39.9% 5.4% 4.7% +0.7% 40.0% to 49.9% 9.8% 6.2% +3.6% 50.0% or more 44.1% 15.5% +28.6% Not computed 5.7% 7.3% -1.6% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 66.7% 16.6% +50.1% 25 to 34 years 17.1% 27.1% -10.0% 35 to 44 years 5.2% 20.8% -15.6% 45 to 54 years 3.1% 13.6% -10.5% 55 to 64 years 1.6% 7.5% -5.9% 65 to 74 years 1.5% 5.9% -4.4% 75 to 84 years 2.7% 5.8% -3.1% 85 years and over 2.2% 2.6% -0.4% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 67.9% 42.5% +25.4% 30 to 44 minutes 9.3% 24.0% -14.7% 45 to 59 minutes 4.5% 11.5% -7.0% 60 or more minutes 18.3% 22.0% -3.7%
Source: 2000 Census
Welcome Home to West Lafayette
West Lafayette is a city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It sits on the Wabash River, just across from Lafayette. This family friendly, active, charming community is a great place to call home!
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Whether you’re looking for an apartment near Ackerman Hills Golf Course, something close to the Purdue University Airport, or something with a view of the Wabash River, our apartment finder will help you track it down and get a great deal on it. If you’d like to know just how much you might spend on a new apartment, take a look at the rent chart. It has the latest average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Ready to learn more about West Lafayette? Read on!
Playing Outside in West Lafayette
Want to get out and breathe some of that famously fresh, Indiana air? You’ll have your chance in West Lafayette; this city has dedicated over four hundred acres to outdoor recreation, with trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and parks. If you like a little history with your parks, visit Fort Ouiatenon. This site, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, offers visitors space to hike, picnic, and peek into the past. Keep an eye on the calendar to catch all the special events, including the Feast of the Hunter’s Moon.
You can also spend some time amongst the critters and creatures over at the Celery Bog Nature Area. This is a beautiful park with miles of trails, excellent bird watching opportunities, and the Lilly Nature Center.
If you're a golfer, there are numerous courses in the area, including the Ackerman Hills Golf Course, Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex, Par View Golf Course, and Coyote Crossing Golf Course. The city also offers a wide range of organized activities and programs. Whether you're into bowling, horseshoes, or softball, there are lessons, clubs, and teams in West Lafayette. Read more about the city's outdoor activities here.
A Little West Lafayette Culture
When you’re craving a little arts and culture, there are plenty of places in West Lafayette to satisfy your artistic needs. The Tippecanoe Chamber Society cranks out the tunes with six concerts a year. You can also listen to the melodious tunes of the Bach Chorale Singers, enjoy the beauty and grace of the Lafayette Ballet Company, catch a show at the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, or get in on the action at the Long Center for the Performing Arts.
West Lafayette is home to Purdue University, giving this city a bit of an academic vibe. Even if you’re not a student or faculty member, you can still enjoy the entertainment at Purdue. Watch the big game, enjoy the galleries, see a show, catch a concert, or take a walking tour–the opportunities are endless. You can also enjoy annual events and special programs such as Books and Coffee, Gala Week, Spring Fest, and the Grand Prix. Click here to learn more about what Purdue has to offer the community.
What are you waiting for? Move into a new apartment in West Lafayette and live life to the fullest in this Indiana community. With its active arts and culture scene, beautiful outdoor spaces, and family friendly vibe, what's not to love?
Average Apartment Rent in West Lafayette, Indiana
| # Bedrooms | Oct | Apr | Mar | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | N/A | $580 | $580 | 0% |
| 2 Bed | N/A | $497 | $497 | 0% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | $395 | $395 | 0% |
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How much should I expect to pay for utilities in West Lafayette each month, depending on the time of year?
Monthly utilities in West Lafayette will vary depending on many factors, such as the season, how many people are in your household, and how big your living space is. Costs also fluctuate based on how energy-efficient your appliances are, as well how diligent you are at conserving energy. That said, for a 2100-square-foot home, gas should run about $40 per month, and electric should run about $75 a month on average. Water will cost at least $30 a month. Therefore, utilities will cost an average of at least $150 a month.
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I'm relocating. What's the weather like in West Lafayette?
West Lafayette features warm summers, very cold, snowy winters, and relatively mild springs and autumns. Summer temperatures tend to be in the 70s and winter temperatures tend to be in the 20s. The average high temperature in July, the warmest month of the year, is 86 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature in January, the coldest month of the year, is 17 degrees Fahrenheit. On average West Lafayette receives 36 inches of rain annually. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, although June tends to be the wettest month.
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What are some family friendly neighborhoods in West Lafayette?
As a medium-sized city with a higher-than-average crime rate but excellent public schools, the most important factor to consider when choosing a family-friendly neighborhood in West Lafayette is safety. The top five safest neighborhoods in West Lafayette are Cairo / Octagon, Wabash Shores / Happy Hollow Heights, Shadeland / Purdue U Veterinarian Farm Klondike / Green Meadows, and Bar-Barry Heights. Public education, which is primarily provided by the West Lafayette Community School Corporation, is doled out at three schools: two elementary (one K-3 and one 4-6), and one junior and senior high school (7-12). Some students, however, attend schools in neighboring towns.