| US Census identifier: Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN Census Tract 400, Block Group 3 Census block groups are small geographic areas used by the US
Census Bureau. Data in the Walkability Index is reported at the block group level.
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| Zip Codes: 47904 47901
This is a list of zip codes that overlap this census block
group. (Zip codes don't share boundaries with census units.)
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| Neighborhood population: 1,091 |
| Neighborhood area: 0.1 square miles |
| # of households in neighborhood: 482 |
Selected amenities in this neighborhood:
It has a very good walkability score. In fact, it scores better than 88% of neighborhoods in the nation.
There is a very good mix of homes and jobs in the neighborhood, which means that there's the possibility that residents could walk or bike to many amenities and leave the car at home.
There is an above average variety in the categories of jobs that are situated within this neighborhood. This means that there could be a mix of amenities, such as schools and shopping, within walking distance for residents.
This neighborhood has pedestrian-friendly streets and a high density of intersections that are accessible to walkers and cyclists. There are many streets with a speed limit of 30 mph or lower. On top of that, it doesn't look like there are any highways in the neighborhood.
Finally, this neighborhood has a very good score for the average walking distance to a public transit stop. That doesn't mean that the system overall is excellent, but it is an indication that at least some public transit is available to many people. Rush hour transit service is also quite frequent.
Density refers to the number of housing units, people, and jobs per square mile. Higher density means a larger number per square mile. In general, this is associated with neighborhoods that are more walkable because amenities are closer together. Low density means fewer jobs, housing units, or people per square mile, and is less conducive to walking.
| Housing Density | 4,775 housing units per square mile |
|---|---|
| Population Density | 10,214 people per square mile |
| Employment Density | 6,170 jobs per square mile |
The Walkability Index does not have data on the presence of sidewalks. However, data on the type and speed of roads are available, as well as the nature of intersections, the presence of public transit, and the density of the road network. These are strong indicators about the walkability of a neighborhood. Other statistics, such as the number of cars that are owned by households, can signal whether a neighborhood is walkable or residents rely on their vehicles to get around.
| Percentage of households with no cars Households
that
own zero cars are notable because it means that those households get around by
other means, such as walking, biking, public transit, and car sharing. A high
value in this category may imply that the neighborhood is walkable and has good
public transit, but it can also be an indicator of lower income.
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28.4% of households |
|---|---|
| Percentage of households with one car
This is the percentage of total households that own one car.
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50.2% of households |
| Percentage of households with two or more cars
This is the percentage of total households that own two or more
cars.
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21.4% of households |
| Pedestrian-friendly Intersections
Indicates the number of road intersections that can be navigated
on foot or bike.
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250 intersections per square mile |
| Car-only Intersection Density
These are intersections between roads that aren't accessible to
pedestrians, such as highways.
|
0 intersections per square mile |
| Pedestrian-friendly road density
Pedestrian-only paths or pedestrian-accessible streets that
allow vehicles up to 30 mph.
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32 miles of road per square mile |
| Car and Pedestrian-Oriented road density
Pedestrian-accessible roads with speeds up to 54 mph.
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1 miles of road per square mile |
| Car-only Road density
Controlled-access highways where pedestrians are not permitted.
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0 miles of road per square mile |
| Total road density | 33 miles of road per square mile |
| Distance from population center to nearest transit stop
This is measured as the walking distance from the center of the
neighborhood to the nearest public transit stop of any type. Neighborhoods
without public transit will not have a value listed.
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0.2 miles |
| Proportion of employment within ½ mile of rail stop
If the neighborhood has access to light rail public transit -
such as a subway or commuter rail system - this number is the percentage of jobs
in the neighborhood that are commutable by rail.
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0.0% |
| Frequency of rush hour public transit service per hour
This is the total number of scheduled public transit trips per
hour that
pass within 0.25 miles of the neighborhood during 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays.
For example, if there is only one bus per hour in the neighborhood during rush
hour, this value would be 1.
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19.0 scheduled trips per hour |
Employment numbers are a useful measure because they indicate the likelihood that households in the area will be able to walk, bike, or take public transit to their jobs. Even for people employed who don't work in the same neighborhood they live, the mix of nearby jobs can indicate whether amenities are accessible by foot. For example, a neighborhood with a high proportion of retail, office, and health care jobs is more likely to have shops and services that residents can walk to compared to a neighborhood with mostly industrial jobs.
Important notes: these are estimates collected by the US Census, so they aren't a reflection of current employment numbers or available job openings in the neighborhood. They also only describe employment strictly within the boundary of the neighborhood. This means that, for example, an adjoining neighborhood with a lot of retail jobs might have many shops you can walk to, even if you live in a neighborhood that doesn't.
| Total Employment
This is an estimate of the total employment within the
boundaries of the neighborhood.
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659 |
|---|---|
| Jobs within 45 minutes auto travel time
An estimate of the number of jobs in the surrounding region that
are within a 45 minute commute by car from this neighborhood.
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32,449 |
| Jobs within 45-minute transit commute
An estimate of the number of jobs in the surrounding region that
are within a 45 minute public transit commute of this neighborhood. For
neighborhoods without any public transit, this number will be zero.
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58,677 |
| Retail jobs | 19 |
| Office jobs | 49 |
| Industrial jobs | 53 |
| Entertainment jobs | 273 |
| Education jobs | 0 |
| Health care jobs | 40 |
| Public administration jobs | 0 |