City profile
West Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · Population 45,159
West Lafayette is a town in Tippecanoe County, IN with about 45,159 residents and a typical home value near $350,000. It is 53 miles from Carmel, IN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
186
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$350,000
Typical monthly housing
$2,140
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Winter weather, Hail
Nearest major airport
60 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 49% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
45,159
Black population
3.7%
County
Tippecanoe County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 45,159 residents
- Typical home value about $350,000
- 53 miles from Carmel, IN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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