Here's what it costs to live in West Lafayette, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, while the typical home is valued around $350,000. Households earn a median of $34,891 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$34,891
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,225
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$350,000
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
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
45,159
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,107
Per month
Avg Home Value
$230,633
Census ACS
January Avg
27°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.5
fair
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.5%
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 $1,225 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 $34,891 per year.
What is the median home value in West Lafayette?
The median home value in West Lafayette is $350,000 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?
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
