Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Fuel Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Java Jo's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Java Roaster
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Latea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
BOHE
Coffee Shop
Town & Gown
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Tsaocaa
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) C-
Lafayette 7
Cinema
Columbian Park Zoo
Zoo
Tropicanoe Cove
Water Park
Eastside 10 IMAX
Cinema
Five Points Fire Station Museum
Museum
Haan Mansion Museum
Museum
Art Museum of Lafayette
Museum
Tippecanoe County Historical Association
Museum
Red Crown Mini-Museum
Museum
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
Theatre Arts
Monster Mini
Attraction
Wabash Landing 9
Cinema
Mustang Alley
Bowling Alley
Mackey Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (64) C+
Nine Irish Brothers, Lafayette
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Rookies Sports Pub
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Original Frozen Custard
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
The Cozy Tavern
Bar
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Dale's Southside Liquor
Alcohol
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Bar Barry Liquors
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (10) F
Jenk's Rest
Community Centre
Club Newtone
Gym
Bauer Community Center
Community Centre
Thomas Duncan Community Hall
Community Centre
Northend Community Center
Community Centre
Wells Community Cultural Center
Community Centre
Snap Fitness
Gym
My Gym
Gym
Imagionation Station
Community Centre
Lyn Treece Boys & Girls Club
Community Centre
Purdue Graduate Student Center
Community Centre
Hillel
Community Centre
Faith East Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (17) F
ALDI
Grocery Store
Needler's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Gigi's Cupcakes
Bakery
Mama Ines Mexican Bakery
Bakery
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Smitty's Bread
Bakery
Mama Ines
Bakery
Healthies Southside
Health Food
This Old Butcher Shoppe
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Corlew Donut Company
Bakery
Pay Less Super Markets
Grocery Store
Payless
Grocery Store
Better World Market
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Insomnia Cookies
Bakery
Parks (83) F
Kennedy Park
Park
Columbian Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
Murdock Park
Park
Armstrong Park
Park
McCaw Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
Stockton Park
Park
Triangle Park
Park
SIA South Tipp Park
Park
Munger Park
Park
Munger Trail
Park
Hannah Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Shamrock Park
Park
Arlington Park
Park
Linnwood Park
Park
Tapawingo Park
Park
Commons Park
Park
North Darby Park
Park
Lybolt Sports Park
Park
Landing Park
Park
Landing Park
Playground
Tommy Johnston Park
Park
McAllister Park
Park
Shops (74) A+
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lafayette Market Place
Mall
T A Nails
Beauty
Best Buy
Electronics
Barnes & Noble
Books
GoLo
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Old Navy
Clothing
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Tippecanoe Mall
Mall
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
Macy's
Department Store
Aquarium World
Pets
Village Pantry
Convenience Store
Haircut Corner
Hairdresser
Menards
Home Improvement
Speedway
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
The Vitamin Shoppe
Nutrition Supplements
Family Express
Convenience Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Sell It Here
Furniture
Ossip
Optician
Lane Bryant
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Lafayette.
Public Transit Stops (10)
Stops & Stations F
CityBus
Bus Stop
CityBus
Bus Stop
CityBus
Bus Stop
6th St & Main St (NE Corner) - BUS350
Bus Stop
6th St & Main St (SW Corner) - BUS358
Bus Stop
FlixBus Lafayette, IN
Bus Stop
Lafayette
Transit Station
Lafayette (E), IN
Bus Stop
CItyBus Center
Bus Station
(Northest of) River Rd & William St: BUS186
Bus Stop
(South of) Howard Ave & River Rd: BUS580W
Bus Stop
(West of) Salisbury Street & Williams Street: BUS522
Bus Stop
Happy Hollow bus stop
Bus Stop
Happy Hollow BUS602W
Bus Stop
(Northeast of) Grant Street & William Street: BUS290
Bus Stop
Happy Hollow BUS460
Bus Stop
Happy Hollow BUS145E
Bus Stop
Happy Hollow BUS145W
Bus Stop
Grant Street & Wood Street (SE Corner): BUS320
Bus Stop
BUS154
Bus Stop
BUS271
Bus Stop
Grissom Hall on Grant St: BUS184
Bus Stop
Northwestern Ave & Grant St (SE Corner): BUS135
Bus Stop
BUS538
Bus Stop
Lilly Hall
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lafayette is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Lafayette crime rates are 2,783 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
2,189 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
594 crimes per 100k F
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employment D+

The median income in Lafayette is $46,925 - which is 7% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$46,925 F
Unemployment Rate
3.4% C+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (36)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Guido Family Dentistry
Dentist
Lafayette FD Station 7
Fire Station
Lafayette FD Station 7
Fire Station
Lafayette FD Station 7
Fire Station
MedExpress
Clinic
Medical pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Franciscan Health Lafayette East
Hospital
Farabee Family Dental Care
Dentist
Franciscan Health Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Lafayette
Hospital
The Springs at Lafayette
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lafayette Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Five Points Fire Station Museum
Fire Station
Fire Station 5
Fire Station
Pippin Dental and Braces
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lafayette City Hall
Police
Yocum Eye Care
Doctor
Healistic Chiropractic
Doctor
Regal Valley Dental Care
Dentist
Innovative Medecine
Doctor
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Lafayette home prices are $119,400 - which is 6% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$119,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Lafayette graduation rate is 82% - which is 1% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
49% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (29) F
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Miami Elementary School
Oakland Elementary School
Edgelea Elementary School
Follow The Child Montessori School
Lafayette Sunnyside Intermediate
Lafayette Christian School
Murdock Elementary School
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School
T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Thomas Miller Elementary School
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
St Boniface School
New Community School
St James Lutheran Elementary School
Glen Acres Elementary School
Vinton Elementary School
St Lawrence Elementary School
Wea Ridge Elementary School
Woodland Elementary School
Wea Ridge Middle School
Happy Hollow Elementary
Wyandotte Elementary
High Schools (7) F
Jefferson High School
Greater Lafayette Career Academy
Oakland High School
Central Catholic Jr Sr High School
T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Excel Center - Lafayette
West Lafayette Jr/Sr High School
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ratings A

Lafayette has an overall rating of 82% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes C
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Loving Life in Lafayette, Indiana! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) I've lived in many places across the country, but for five years I called Lafayette, IN home. I moved to Lafayette, IN because of my job and I'll admit, at first I wasn't happy about it. I knew nobody in this city. That all changed rather quickly once I realized it's actually a g ...Read More reat place to live.

What I loved most about living in Lafayette is that you get a mixture of city and country life. There are apartments in the heart of the city and country living right on the outskirts. You drive for five minutes and you're in the middle of all the action, but you can retreat right back to your quiet, peaceful home in no time.

There is an abundance of shopping, dining and entertainment in Lafayette. You'll have your choice between big retail stores and malls and smaller, privately-owned boutiques. There's a coffee house on just about every corner and plenty of bars and nightclubs if you're looking for an exciting nightlife.

Lafayette is just minutes away from Purdue University, so it's rich with history. In addition, the schools in Lafayette are among the best in the state. Home to Subaru and Caterpillar plants, work is plentiful in this town. It's the perfect place to raise a family, yet also ideal for those without children and living the single life. Of all the places I've lived across the United States, Lafayette, IN is by far my favorite. God willing, I hope to someday call this my home again. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lafayette? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kennedy Park
      Columbian Park
      Highland Park
      Murdock Park
      Armstrong Park
      McCaw Park
      Triangle Park
      Stockton Park

      Entertainment

      Lafayette 7
      Columbian Park Zoo
      Tropicanoe Cove
      Eastside 10 IMAX
      Five Points Fire Station Museum
      Haan Mansion Museum
      Art Museum of Lafayette
      Tippecanoe County Historical Association

      Food & Drink

      Nine Irish Brothers, Lafayette
      A&W
      Long John Silver's
      Arby's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell
      Burger King
      Rookies Sports Pub

      C Commute

      Is public transit available in Lafayette? Of all people who commute, 3.0% take public transportation in Lafayette.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lafayette? The cost of living in Lafayette is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Indiana.
      Lafayette
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lafayette? Lafayette crime rates are 2,783, which are 50% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,783 per 100k people

      20% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 36

      20% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -24%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Lafayette? The median income in Lafayette is $46,925 which is 7% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $46,92515% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,1129% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Lafayette a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Franciscan Health Lafayette East
      Franciscan Health Lafayette Central
      Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
      Franciscan Health Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy Lafayette

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Medical pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Healistic Chiropractic
      Southside Family Practice
      Innovative Medecine
      Yocum Eye Care

      A+ Housing

      What are Lafayette home prices? Lafayette home prices are $119,400 - which is 6% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $119,40035% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $85310% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      23% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Lafayette have good schools? The Lafayette graduation rate is 82% - which is 1% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      49%

      2% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      18% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Lafayette a good place to live? Lafayette has an overall rating of 82% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      13 total surveys

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