What is the median home value in West Lafayette, IN?
The median value of owner-occupied homes in West Lafayette, IN is $350,000 (±$11,702), as owners estimated it in the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
In West Lafayette, the median home value went from $224,000 in 2015–2019 to $350,000 in 2020–2024 (+56.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median home value
- $350,000 (±$11,702)
- Owner-occupied homes
- 4,424 (±373)
- Most common range
- $300,000 to $499,999
Home values in West Lafayette
| Value | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 6.0% | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 2.7% (±1.4 points) | 12.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.8% (±4.9 points) | 14.9% | 15.8% | 9.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 21.9% (±3.3 points) | 27.4% | 25.1% | 17.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 49.2% (±5.3 points) | 27.2% | 21.8% | 26.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 16.2% (±3.7 points) | 7.1% | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
The most common range is $300,000 to $499,999, 49.2% of owned homes.
Value is the owner’s own estimate of what the home and lot would sell for, not a sale price or an assessment.
West Lafayette against Tippecanoe County, its state and the nation
| West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,000 (±$11,702) | $239,300 (±$5,837) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 4,424 (±373) | 40,470 (±898) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
In West Lafayette, the median home value is higher than in Tippecanoe County ($239,300).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($218,200).
It is higher than the national figure ($332,700).
In Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette ranks 1 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median home value.
Statewide, it ranks 55 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How home values in West Lafayette have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,000 (±$13,474) | $350,000 (±$11,702) | +56.3% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,479 (±$85) | $1,802 (±$113) | +21.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,213 (±$130) | $2,877 (±$111) | +30.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median home value in places near West Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Median home value | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | — | $350,000 (±$11,702) | — |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2.9 mi | $321,500 (±$11,888) | Lower |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 3.9 mi | $169,600 (±$5,549) | Lower |
| Lafayette | 4.4 mi | $172,800 (±$6,485) | Lower |
| Battle Ground | 5.8 mi | $277,600 (±$15,216) | Lower |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.6 mi | $307,200 (±$25,935) | Lower |
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | 7.0 mi | $329,700 (±$56,838) | Not measurably different |
| Shadeland | 7.2 mi | $270,000 (±$18,473) | Lower |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 7.2 mi | $270,000 (±$18,473) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County), IN ($321,500), Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), IN ($169,600), Lafayette, IN ($172,800).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median home value across Tippecanoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Lafayette | $350,000 (±$11,702) |
| 2 | Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | $329,700 (±$56,838) |
| 3 | Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | $321,500 (±$11,888) |
| 4 | Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | $307,200 (±$25,935) |
| 5 | Battle Ground | $277,600 (±$15,216) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Tippecanoe County) | $275,800 (±$59,639) |
| 7 | Jackson Township (Tippecanoe County) | $275,000 (±$59,479) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Tippecanoe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Lafayette
What is the average home value in West Lafayette, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $350,000 (±$11,702) for owner-occupied homes in West Lafayette (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have home values in West Lafayette gone up?
In West Lafayette, the median home value went from $224,000 in 2015–2019 to $350,000 in 2020–2024 (+56.3%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Is this what homes in West Lafayette sell for?
No: it is the value owners reported, which tends to lag the market; recent sale prices and an appraisal answer that question.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Lafayette city, Indiana (place:82862, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0081PE, DP04_0081PM, DP04_0082PE, DP04_0082PM, DP04_0083PE, DP04_0083PM, DP04_0084PE, DP04_0084PM, DP04_0085PE, DP04_0085PM, DP04_0086PE, DP04_0086PM, DP04_0087PE, DP04_0087PM, DP04_0088PE, DP04_0088PM
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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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