Housing by town in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Tippecanoe County, Indiana has 19 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,124 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $851 in 2015–2019 (+32.1%; Up after inflation).
Sheffield Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,659) and Clarks Hill the lowest ($649).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,124 (±$18)
- Households that rent
- 46.6%
- Median household income
- $60,636
- Places
- 19
Cities, towns and townships in Tippecanoe County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Ground | $765 | 12.3% | $110,568 | $277,600 | $1,734 |
| Clarks Hill | $649 | 27.3% | $46,806 | $93,600 | $579 |
| Dayton | $947 | 18.6% | $78,289 | $176,300 | $959 |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,043 | 55.4% | $54,354 | $169,600 | $1,081 |
| Jackson Township (Tippecanoe County) | — | 7.9% | $128,194 | $275,000 | $1,560 |
| Lafayette | $1,079 | 53.3% | $53,716 | $172,800 | $1,117 |
| Lauramie Township | $815 | 12.5% | $74,805 | $216,700 | $1,311 |
| Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,539 | 23.2% | $86,778 | $274,100 | $1,521 |
| Randolph Township (Tippecanoe County) | — | 4.0% | — | $222,000 | $976 |
| Shadeland | $1,121 | 18.8% | $82,708 | $270,000 | $1,420 |
| Sheffield Township | $1,659 | 22.2% | $81,346 | $255,700 | $1,472 |
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,115 | 5.7% | $94,688 | $329,700 | $1,661 |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,217 | 12.1% | $109,652 | $307,200 | $1,905 |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,121 | 18.8% | $82,708 | $270,000 | $1,420 |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | $1,214 | 63.9% | $41,054 | $321,500 | $2,332 |
| Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) | $861 | 7.6% | $70,536 | $275,800 | $1,286 |
| Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) | — | 7.4% | $125,213 | $245,800 | $1,379 |
| Wea Township | $1,144 | 33.3% | $69,142 | $223,300 | $1,377 |
| West Lafayette | $1,225 | 70.6% | $34,891 | $350,000 | $2,877 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,950 | $34,850 | $55,800 |
| 2 people | $23,950 | $39,850 | $63,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,800 | $71,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,800 | $79,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,800 | $86,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,800 | $92,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,800 | $98,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,750 | $105,250 |
How the places in Tippecanoe County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Tippecanoe County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 475 | 253 | 2,420 | 1,287 | 188,104 | 3 of 5 |
| 2024 | 569 | 299 | 2,288 | 1,204 | 189,996 | 4 of 5 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Tippecanoe County recorded 569 violent and 2,288 property crimes, 299 and 1,204 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Tippecanoe County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office | 72,349 | 104 | 263 |
| Lafayette Police Department | 71,374 | 422 | 1,472 |
| West Lafayette Police Department | 44,906 | 42 | 542 |
| Dayton Police Department | 1,367 | 1 | 11 |
| Clarks Hill Police Department | 618 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Tippecanoe County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47906 | 75,198 | $1,217 | $323,200 | $53,103 | 56.5% |
| 47909 | 43,561 | $1,127 | $222,800 | $68,035 | 34.0% |
| 47905 | 42,219 | $1,107 | $235,600 | $65,861 | 38.6% |
| 47904 | 16,257 | $996 | $133,100 | $51,687 | 56.8% |
| 47901 | 4,585 | $1,036 | $256,500 | $47,206 | 91.9% |
| 47920 | 2,329 | $883 | $276,300 | $90,441 | 12.9% |
| 47992 | 1,663 | $1,060 | $240,900 | $125,526 | 10.4% |
| 47941 | 1,159 | $947 | $175,400 | $78,553 | 18.7% |
| 47930 | 1,049 | $649 | $149,400 | $60,719 | 18.1% |
| 47981 | 707 | — | $170,700 | $86,023 | 4.0% |
| 47983 | 255 | — | $100,700 | $60,756 | 24.3% |
| 47924 | 77 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Tippecanoe County
What is the crime rate in Tippecanoe County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Tippecanoe County recorded 299 violent and 1,204 property crimes per 100,000 residents (569 violent and 2,288 property crimes in all).
Which place in Tippecanoe County has the highest rent?
Sheffield Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,659 (±$339) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Tippecanoe County has the lowest rent?
Clarks Hill has the lowest median gross rent, $649 (±$485) a month.
What is the median rent in Tippecanoe County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Tippecanoe County is $1,124 (±$18) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tippecanoe County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tippecanoe County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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