How many renters in Lafayette, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.7% (±4.3 points) of renting households in Lafayette, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.7% (±4.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.9% (±3.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lafayette
| Share of income spent on rent | Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±2.3 points) | 9.4% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.8% (±2.9 points) | 11.1% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±2.5 points) | 9.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±1.9 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.8% (±2.7 points) | 12.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.9% (±3.3 points) | 47.1% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Lafayette against Tippecanoe County, its state and the nation
| Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.7% (±4.3 points) | 59.3% (±3.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.9% (±3.3 points) | 47.1% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±1.4 points) | 33.8% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $42,158 (±$2,371) | $36,674 (±$1,510) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,079 (±$19) | $1,124 (±$18) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lafayette, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Tippecanoe County (59.3%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Tippecanoe County, Lafayette ranks 5 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 390 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | — | 52.7% (±4.3 points) | — |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2.1 mi | 47.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wea Township | 3.5 mi | 61.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Lafayette | 4.4 mi | 73.1% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Dayton | 5.0 mi | 43.2% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.2 mi | 45.0% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheffield Township | 6.4 mi | 81.5% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shadeland | 6.5 mi | 47.4% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.5 mi | 47.4% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Lafayette, IN (73.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Tippecanoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheffield Township | 81.5% (±32.3 points) |
| 2 | West Lafayette | 73.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 71.1% (±5.4 points) |
| 4 | Wea Township | 61.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 5 | Lafayette | 52.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 6 | Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 47.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Shadeland | 47.4% (±34.4 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 47.4% (±34.4 points) |
| 9 | Wayne Township (Tippecanoe County) | 46.4% (±80.6 points) |
| 10 | Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 45.0% (±25.1 points) |
| 11 | Dayton | 43.2% (±23.0 points) |
Showing 11 of 18 places in Tippecanoe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lafayette
Are renters in Lafayette rent-burdened?
52.7% of renting households in Lafayette pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Lafayette spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lafayette, IN spends 31.0% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lafayette city, Indiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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