Here's what it costs to live in West Lafayette, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month, while the typical home is valued around $318,100. Households earn a median of $33,497 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$33,497
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,152
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$318,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$894
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,032
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,242
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,489
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
3.05%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
44,802
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.4 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for West Lafayette?
The cost of living index for West Lafayette is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in West Lafayette?
The median gross rent in West Lafayette is $1,152 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in West Lafayette?
The median household income in West Lafayette is $33,497 per year.
What is the median home value in West Lafayette?
The median home value in West Lafayette is $318,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in West Lafayette?
Air quality data for West Lafayette is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in West Lafayette?
Indiana has a top state income tax rate of 3.05% and a statewide sales tax of 7.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology