Best Places to Live in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty), Indiana

College town - South-central Indiana, 45 miles south of Indianapolis. September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Lafayette township (Owen County), while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-College-town atmosphere
-Attractive setting
-Nearby recreation

Cons

-Low ethnic diversity
-Recent employment declines
-Housing cost

What Bert Has To Say About Bloomington Metro Area

Bloomington is a true college town, with a large and attractive campus to the northeast of downtown; an area of shops, restaurants, and nightlife serving the student community; and a typically Midwestern town square with a courthouse at the center. Indiana University, founded in 1820 and currently serving some 35,000 students, provides a variety of culture and entertainment and is the dominant factor in the local economy and character. Sports, particularly basketball, are a local obsession. The university is also home to one of the top music schools in the nation. Educational attainment here is among the highest in the state, crime is low, the economy is steady and attitudes are progressive.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Owen County
Metro Area: Bloomington Metro Area
Political Ideology: Moderately conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Lafayette township (Owen Cnty)
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 928 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) is 4.5% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) jobs have decreased by 1.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Lafayette township (Owen Cnty)'s cost of living is 17.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Lafayette township (Owen Cnty)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in Lafayette township (Owen County), while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Owen county voted Republican in the last five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Lafayette township (Owen Cnty)'s population is 1,207 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 11.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) is $116,000. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 16.3%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) public schools spend $10,346 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 21.2 students per teacher in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty). More Education

Best Places to Live in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) Rankings

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Housing Market in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty)

It's a good time to buy in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty). Home Appreciation is up 23.1% in the last 12 months. Browse Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) Real Estate

The median home price in Lafayette township (Owen Cnty) is $116,000. Browse Homes in this Range.

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