Living in West Lafayette, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Lafayette · Census data 2020–2024
West Lafayette has 2,857 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $49,261 (31% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $101,900, the median rent is $719/month.
West Lafayette at a glance
- Population
- 2,857
- Median age
- 39.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $49,261State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $101,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $719/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is West Lafayette a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Lafayette
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Lafayette the median home value is $101,900, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $719 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,041 a month in housing costs.
West Lafayette median household income
The median household income in West Lafayette is $49,261 and the income per person is $24,584. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Lafayette: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,157
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.44
West Lafayette demographics
- Population
- 2,857
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 1,130
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Lafayette ›
Education in West Lafayette
14.7% of adults 25 and older in West Lafayette have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Lafayette
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
West Lafayette vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | 2,857 | $49,261 | $101,900 | $719 |
| Fresno | 149 | $25,408 | $80,800 | — |
| Canal Lewisville | 658 | $62,188 | $84,000 | $1,317 |
| Coshocton | 11,068 | $48,731 | $139,700 | $768 |
| Plainfield | 192 | $55,769 | $153,200 | — |
| Newcomerstown | 3,677 | $45,588 | $95,300 | $815 |
| Conesville | 211 | $51,250 | $98,600 | $919 |
| Baltic | 841 | $66,071 | $120,600 | $882 |
| Port Washington | 586 | $66,500 | $123,500 | $944 |
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What is the median household income in West Lafayette, OH?
The median household income in West Lafayette is $49,261, 31% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Lafayette?
The median home value in West Lafayette is $101,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Lafayette?
The median gross rent in West Lafayette is $719 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is West Lafayette, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Ohio median; a poverty rate of 31.7%.
What is the median age in West Lafayette?
The median age in West Lafayette is 39.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Lafayette?
The average commute to work in West Lafayette is 23 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Lafayette?
The unemployment rate in West Lafayette is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Lafayette?
14.7% of adults in West Lafayette have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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