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Lafayette, Indiana · ZIP 47905

Lafayette — ZIP 47905

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Lafayette (47905) scores 53/100 — Fair for Lafayette. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $300K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100
Avg math proficiency40%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$300K
Median rent$1,215/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$300K

Median Rent

$1,215/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,628

Violent Crime

404

Property Crime

2,224

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tippecanoe County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Hershey Elementary SchoolKG–05538
73%
68%
Wyandotte ElementaryKG–05522
69%
61%
East Tipp Middle School06–08547
51%
61%
Glen Acres Elementary SchoolPK–04550
47%
42%
Lafayette Tecumseh Jr High School07–08999
25%
32%
Southwestern Middle School06–08491
25%
28%
Jefferson High School09–122,042
23%
41%
Wainwright Middle School06–08320
23%
41%
Thomas Miller Elementary SchoolKG–04318
22%
22%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,109

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

36.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 47905 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 47905 has a school score of 62/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 47905 is approximately $300K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 47905 in Lafayette has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.