Living in West Lafayette (Indiana)
West Lafayette (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 45,550 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are remote workers (top 15%, #1,026 of 7,271), single pensioners (top 21%, #1,908 of 9,474), low-income families (top 27%, #2,137 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about West Lafayette (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Wabash runs through or right past it.
- 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 West 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 | 56 | #3,277 of 11,898 | #66 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 37 | #5,321 of 9,771 | #173 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 55 | #2,137 of 8,006 | #73 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 57 | #1,902 of 6,237 | #47 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,613 of 9,474 | #27 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,908 of 9,474 | #22 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,391 of 10,762 | #19 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 | 65 | #1,026 of 7,271 | #38 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 | 29 | #6,938 of 8,006 | #130 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 48 | #4,351 of 12,111 | #209 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 46 | #4,774 of 7,271 | #53 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #3,766 of 9,474 | #27 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 33 | #14,428 of 18,063 | #349 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 | 5 | #14,713 of 16,523 | #302 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,464 of 18,063 | #364 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 60 | #5,111 of 16,523 | #23 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 50 | #6,448 of 21,167 | #62 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #7,982 of 12,111 | #168 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 35 | #7,981 of 12,111 | #109 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Lafayette (Indiana) 3 km
- Frankfort (Indiana) 37 km
- Monticello (Indiana) 38 km
- Crawfordsville 43 km
- Lebanon (Indiana) 56 km
- Logansport (Indiana) 59 km
- Rensselaer (Indiana) 60 km
- Hoopeston 65 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.