Welcome to the City of Lafayette, Indiana, where we value long-time residents, welcome newcomers and enjoy visitors.
Lafayette, Indiana is a vibrant city with 300 days of annual sunshine, year-round adventure and the breathtaking rural landscape in our backyard. From a thriving arts and culture scene, world class attractions and endless shopping possibilities, to nationally recognized dining, exciting nightlife and abundant outdoor recreation, we welcome you to experience, explore and discover how our city will awaken your senses like nowhere else.
There are sprawling parks, museums and theaters, exciting sports action, great health facilities, man leisure activities and the quality that is most important of all - community spirit!
The Lafayette - West Lafayette area enjoys a rich and diverse cultural atmosphere - from world famous performing artists to Indiana's passion - basketball.
The area is home to over 300 manufacturing firms, which include, robotics, biotechnology, food processing, microelectronics, instrumentation and office/clerical industries. There is also an ample labor pool in the area. All levels of skilled workers are available, largely due to the area's excellent educational and job-training institutions. Lafayette is strategically located for businesses as well, with 80 percent of the top U.S. markets within a 24 hour delivery time.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $107,874
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $127,777; Detached houses: $128,924; Townhouses or other attached units: $129,468; In 2-unit structures: $88,725; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $65,000; Mobile homes: $26,786
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 63,679. Lafayette covers 5.51 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 617 feet above sea leve.
Zip codes: 47906 - Area 765
Weather
Lafayette, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 86.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 17.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Lafayette is 36.32 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.24 Inches.
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