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Lafayette, IN
Lafayette · Tippecanoe County · IN 47901
Updated October 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$257K
Median Price
86/100
Walk Score
7.9/10
Schools
30 min
to Indianapolis
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
BSchools
79/100
FQuietness
30/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Walkability
86/100
WYLT Score63/100
Our Take
Lafayette offers a low-cost, rental‑heavy environment that’s attractive for students and young professionals, but it lacks walkability, public transit and family‑friendly amenities. Home ownership rates are extremely low and the area is car‑dependent.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable home prices and rent
- ✓Strong rental market due to proximity to university
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Decent school system with several highly rated schools
Real Talk
- !High renter turnover and low owner occupancy
- !Limited walkability and transit options force reliance on cars
- !Young, student‑heavy population can mean noisy nightlife and higher crime in some areas
- !Remote work may be challenging without reliable high‑speed internet in all neighborhoods
- $Parking fees or lack of parking spaces
- $Higher long‑term living costs for families due to limited services
- $Potential HOA or rental association fees not reflected in median rent
Best For
StudentsYoung professionalsRentersLow‑cost entry seekers
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Lafayette, IN
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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