Housing & Real Estate — West Lafayette, Indiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 16,309 |
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| Occupied | 14,526 |
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| Vacant | 1,783 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,434 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 10,092 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $350,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$437,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,152/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,877/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 39.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 66.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,529 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,372 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,793 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,308 |
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| Median Year Built | 1989 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
