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Lafayette-West Lafayette has received national recognition as a great community in which to raise a family. In 1999, Money magazine ranked Lafayette-West Lafayette the No. 2 small city in which to live in the Midwest in its annual listing of best places to live. Lafayette-West Lafayette scored highly on 37 "livability" factors such as clean water, good pubic schools and low property taxes. According to Money's research, the area also excelled in categories such as low crime, the economy and quality of life.

Small town costs, big city resources

Your children will flourish in our highly rated schools where SAT scores top national averages and many of the schools have won awards of excellence. You will find our housing is reasonably priced. You can purchase more home for less money compared to larger metropolitan areas. You can build a new home in a country setting or purchase an existing home in a well-established subdivision. With more than 4,000 international students and residents from 130 different countries, your family will enjoy a diverse cultural experience here. Commuting in Lafayette is easy. No matter where you go in Greater Lafayette, it will not take you long to reach your destination. You can run errands at noon, take the kids to practice or meet friends to watch a Purdue game in much less time than in most cities. More than 50% of the population in our community has a commute of 15 minutes or less.