How many renters in West Lafayette, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
73.1% (±4.7 points) of renting households in West Lafayette, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 73.1% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 66.1% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in West Lafayette
| Share of income spent on rent | West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 6.4% (±2.7 points) | 9.4% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 2.9% (±1.4 points) | 11.1% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.8% (±3.1 points) | 9.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.8% (±3.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±2.7 points) | 12.2% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 66.1% (±3.8 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.
West Lafayette against Tippecanoe County, its state and the nation
| West Lafayette | Tippecanoe County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 73.1% (±4.7 points) | 59.3% (±3.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 66.1% (±3.8 points) | 47.1% (±2.5 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 33.8% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $22,131 (±$1,963) | $36,674 (±$1,510) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,225 (±$65) | $1,124 (±$18) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Lafayette, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Tippecanoe County (59.3%).
It is also higher than in Indiana (48.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Tippecanoe County, West Lafayette ranks 2 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 129 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 West Lafayette
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lafayette | — | 73.1% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Wabash Township (Tippecanoe County) | 2.9 mi | 71.1% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County) | 3.9 mi | 47.8% (±4.8 points) | Lower |
| Lafayette | 4.4 mi | 52.7% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Battle Ground | 5.8 mi | 33.7% (±45.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County) | 6.6 mi | 41.2% (±22.8 points) | Lower |
| Shelby Township (Tippecanoe County) | 7.0 mi | 19.4% (±60.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shadeland | 7.2 mi | 47.4% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Tippecanoe County) | 7.2 mi | 47.4% (±34.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairfield Township (Tippecanoe County), IN (47.8%), Lafayette, IN (52.7%), Tippecanoe Township (Tippecanoe County), IN (41.2%).
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) |
Showing 8 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 West Lafayette
Are renters in West Lafayette rent-burdened?
73.1% of renting households in West 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 West Lafayette spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Lafayette, IN spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Lafayette city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West 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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