Bridge Water is a newer suburban area where contemporary houses offer modern features and minimal upkeep. Housing development began booming here in the early '00s as part of Lafayette's ongoing south-side growth. Many homes are even newer than that, having popped up between six and eight years ago. This area has a quiet, suburban feel with manicured landscaping and young trees. Yet for many, it's the interior that counts. "The houses are more current and a little higher-end but still affordable," says Cheryl Butcher, Managing Broker at Keller Williams Realty. "They're going to have some of the amenities that buyers want, like bigger master suites and open concept layouts." Bordering the south end, Veterans Memorial Parkway is a convenient gateway to Purdue University, shopping and dining and the city's biggest employers.
Modern kitchens and open-concept living spaces
Bridge Water offers various housing styles, with apartments and duplexes in the center and single-family homes on either side. The east side has some of the area's newest houses, most built between 2006 and 2018. These New Traditional properties have a modern look with brick and beige vinyl siding and two-car garages facing the street. Inside, modern, updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances flow into open-concept living spaces. And these newer homes mean less maintenance. "With a 25-year-old home, you're going to have to replace the roof, but with a 15-year-old house or newer, there is less maintenance because it's been updated to recent building codes with more stringent standards," says Dustin Robinson, leader of the Robinson Geswein Team at Lafayette Listing Realty. Though lot sizes are smaller, front driveways are large enough for two cars, while backyards are large enough for an above-ground pool. Home sell for between $250,000 and $285,000, which is about on par for the city as a whole. Sidewalks provide paths for easy walks, although young trees are still too short to provide much shade.
Bridge Water is full of New Traditional properties that have a modern look with brick and beige vinyl siding and two-car garages facing the street.
The east side of Bridge Water has some of the area's newest houses, most built between 2006 and 2018.
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Commercial artery Veterans Memorial Parkway just south
Bridge Water is near the south side's primary shopping and dining hub. Just south, Veterans Memorial Parkway has casual chain restaurants, services, big box stores and a couple of local haunts. With curbside grocery pick-up, Walmart is often cited as a perk of this area. To support local, residents also grab fresh produce and specialty items from La Plaza, a Mexican grocer. The store also serves fresh tacos. The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill draws a crowd with casual bar foods and beer buckets.
The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill is a popular spot for Bridge Water residents looking for great food and drinks.
Walmart and other national brand stores are located within the Bridge Water area.
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Brittany Chase Park is soon to come
As the south end of the city grows, so does the parkland. In April 2024, Lafayette Parks and Recreation announced early plans for a new park called Brittany Chase, spanning 15 acres on Bridge Water's north side. The master plan design is projected to be completed in fall 2024. In the meantime, Lafayette parks, both big and small, are fewer than 3 miles away. Armstrong Park is a 30-acre community park with sports facilities for tennis, baseball and basketball, a multiage playground and a paved path looping around the fishing pond. Kennedy is a neighborhood park spanning 7 acres with a multiage playground, soccer field and open green space.
Armstrong Park's large playground is a great place for Bridge Water children to burn some energy.
As the south end of the city grows, so does the parkland. In April 2024, Lafayette Parks and Recreation announced early plans for a new park called Brittany Chase, spanning 15 acres on Bridge Water's north side.
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Easy commute to major employers
Major industries and jobs are close to the neighborhood. Just east is Wabash National, Tippecanoe County's sixth largest employer, and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the second largest with over 6,500 associates. Both are accessible from Veteran's Memorial Parkway. The road cuts east and west across the city's south side. That also helps with the commute to Purdue University, located about 6 miles northwest. Near the school, Purdue University Airport has direct flights to Chicago. Downtown Lafayette has seen lots of investment in recent years, transforming into a shopping, dining and events center. It's less than 5 miles north via South 18th and South Streets. Franciscan Health offers emergency medical services, roughly 4 miles northeast.
Just east of Bridge Water is Wabash National, Tippecanoe County's sixth largest employer.
Many Bridge Water residents work at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, the areas second largest employer with over 6,500 associates.
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Lafayette schools on one side, Tippecanoe schools on the other
The Lafayette School Corporation serves the neighborhood's western half, while the Tippecanoe School Corporation serves the eastern half. Lafayette School Corporation oversees Amelia Earhart Elementary School, which earns a B from Niche, Sunnyside Intermediate, which earns a B-minus, and Tecumseh Junior High, which also earns a B-minus. Jefferson High earns a B-plus and offers eight pre-engineering courses through Project Lead the Way. Through Tippecanoe, students can attend Dayton Elementary School, which earns a B, Wainwright Middle, which earns a B-minus, and McCutcheon High, which earns a B-plus. McCutcheon has Advanced Placement courses in biology, world history, economics and Spanish.
Sunny Side Intermediate School prepares the youth of Lafayette for accelerated learning.
Dayton Elementary School earns an overall Niche grade of B.
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Fine-art festivities at Armstrong Park
Lafayette brings its events to the south side. Art in the Park is a four-day event in June and July that takes place at several Lafayette parks, including Armstrong Park. Local and regional artists sell their fine art pieces, including watercolor, photography, pottery, ceramics, wood and more. The whole family can enjoy the free event, which features food vendors, music, and crafts for the kids.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bridge Water
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bridge Water, Lafayette sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bridge Water, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $260,512, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$267,500
Median Single Family Price
$267,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$182
Last 12 months Home Sales
16
Median List Price
$269,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
255
Median Year Built
2016
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,561
Below the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,891
Median Age
34
Population under 18
27.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,540
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$82,368
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.1%
College Graduates
29.6%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
17°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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