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Compare Valparaiso to West Lafayette
This post compares Valparaiso, Indiana to West Lafayette, 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 | Valparaiso (city) | West Lafayette (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,501 | 45,110 |
| Income (median) | $48,943 | $51,972 |
| Home Value (median) | $175,000 | $192,600 |
| White | 92% | 69% |
| Black | 3% | 3% |
| Asian | 2% | 23% |
| With Kids | 29% | 18% |
| Age (median) | 34 | 21 |
| Rentals | 43% | 65% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Valparaiso or West Lafayette?
A: Valparaiso has a smaller population count than West Lafayette: 32501 compared with 45110 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Valparaiso or in West Lafayette?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Valparaiso.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Valparaiso or West Lafayette?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Valparaiso.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: West Lafayette does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Valparaiso versus 65% for West Lafayette.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Valparaiso may include: Greenfield, Greenwood, and Franklin.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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