Living in Lafayette (Indiana)
Lafayette (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 71,111 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 21%, #1,468 of 7,271), retired couples (top 38%, #3,514 of 9,474), low-income families (top 39%, #3,048 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Lafayette (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 17 min and sets around 23:24; in late June it sets around 3:21.
How Lafayette (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 51 | #4,983 of 11,898 | #94 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,836 of 9,771 | #176 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 50 | #3,048 of 8,006 | #89 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,793 of 6,237 | #60 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,514 of 9,474 | #35 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,657 of 9,474 | #38 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,243 of 10,762 | #31 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,468 of 7,271 | #51 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 27 | #7,190 of 8,006 | #133 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #5,037 of 12,111 | #222 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 46 | #4,793 of 7,271 | #55 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 57 | #4,960 of 9,474 | #40 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 31 | #14,921 of 18,063 | #355 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 3 | #15,182 of 16,523 | #321 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,295 of 18,063 | #367 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 59 | #5,534 of 16,523 | #28 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 52 | #6,165 of 21,167 | #53 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #4,825 of 12,111 | #75 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 34 | #8,127 of 12,111 | #115 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- West Lafayette (Indiana) 3 km
- Frankfort (Indiana) 34 km
- Monticello (Indiana) 38 km
- Crawfordsville 42 km
- Lebanon (Indiana) 54 km
- Logansport (Indiana) 58 km
- Rensselaer (Indiana) 62 km
- Kokomo 63 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.