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Compare Lafayette to Valparaiso

This post compares Lafayette, Indiana to Valparaiso, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Lafayette (city) Valparaiso (city)
Population 72,174 32,501
Income (median) $36,172 $48,943
Home Value (median) $105,300 $175,000
White 85% 92%
Black 8% 3%
Asian 1% 2%
With Kids 27% 29%
Age (median) 32 34
Rentals 53% 43%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Lafayette or Valparaiso?
A: Lafayette has a larger population count than Valparaiso: 72174 compared with 32501 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Lafayette or in Valparaiso?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Lafayette.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Lafayette or Valparaiso?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Lafayette.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Lafayette does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 53% for Lafayette versus 43% for Valparaiso.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Lafayette may include: Terre-Haute, Mishawaka, and Muncie.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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