How long is the commute from West Lafayette, IN?
Workers who live in West Lafayette, IN take an average of 16.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.3% of workers drive alone to work.
4.8% take public transportation.
22.4% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
18.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.1 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.8%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 18.3%
How people in West Lafayette get to work
| Means of transportation | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.3% (±3.6 points) | 72.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±1.2 points) | 7.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 22.4% (±2.7 points) | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±2.2 points) | 11.1% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In West Lafayette, the average commute is lower than in Tippecanoe County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Lafayette, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Tippecanoe County (2.2%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette ranks 19 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1550 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Lafayette
| Vehicles available | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.3% (±2.9 points) | 9.7% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±3.9 points) | 34.4% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±3.1 points) | 36.1% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±2.9 points) | 19.9% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In West Lafayette, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Tippecanoe County (9.7%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Lafayette
| West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±2.2 points) | 11.1% (±0.9 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.8 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±2.1 points) | 91.3% (±1.0 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Lafayette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tippecanoe County (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | — | 16.1 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 3.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lafayette | 4.4 mi | 16.4 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Battle Ground | 5.8 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | 7.0 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Shadeland | 7.2 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 7.2 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Battle Ground, IN (23.9 minutes), Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County), IN (23.2 minutes), Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County), IN (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tippecanoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Perry Township (Tippecanoe County) | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Shadeland | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 17.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 17.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 17 | Lafayette | 16.4 minutes (±0.7) |
| 18 | Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) |
| 19 | West Lafayette | 16.1 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 7 of 19 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 West Lafayette
How long is the average commute in West Lafayette?
Workers who live in West Lafayette, IN take an average of 16.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Lafayette without a car?
18.3% of households in West Lafayette have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Lafayette?
15.1% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in West Lafayette worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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