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Affordable Lafayette suburb near Columbian Park
South Oakland is a central Lafayette neighborhood that is walkable to Columbian Park, a well-loved Lafayette attraction. This relaxed, residential area is one of Lafayette's older neighborhoods, with homes dating as far back as the late 19th century perched on shady, tree-lined streets. Yet home buyers don't have to max out their budgets for these unique, vintage styles. South Oakland has a median price point about $60,000 below the city's. "It makes a lot more sense for people to walk into something and know they're not going to be house poor," says Lauren Whitaker, Realtor with Silver Lining Real Estate Group and lifelong Lafayette resident. "It's nice to know, 'I bought a house under my budget and am still able to live the lifestyle I want.'"
Welcome to South Oakland, a sweet slice of mid-western paradise.
South Oakland is a desirable place to live making most homes close to one another.
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Vintage styles from the early to mid-20th century
South Oakland has a collection of single-family homes on compact lots with well-kept, grassy lawns. With a network of sidewalks and plenty of tree cover, this neighborhood is highly walkable. Some of the neighborhood's older homes are on the north side, including early 20th-century workers' cottages, Gabled-Ell houses, bungalows and Cape Cods. Branching southward, there are ranch-style homes from the '50s. "There are a lot of homes that have been remodeled over time, and some homes that are still kind of stuck in the time when they were built," Whitaker says. "But they're still gorgeous because those homes were made to last with a stable foundation." Prices can range between $150,000 and $270,000.
A fair share of streets in South Oakland are lined with worker cottage-style homes.
Most homes in South Oakland sit elevated from the street level.
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Water slides and penguin encounters at Columbian Park
Columbian Park is one of this neighborhood's main attractions half a mile north. Combining a zoo, a waterpark and a baseball stadium, this park has been a Lafayette staple for generations and keeps getting better over time. Since 2021, it's received significant updates, including the new Loeb Stadium — a baseball and events venue — a massive playground with three 24-foot-tall climbing towers and a new penguin exhibit at the zoo. While some Lafayette residents remember the park's old circular swimming pool, today, kids can race down the slides at Tropicanoe Cove. Columbian Park Zoo has a walk-through wallaby enclosure and other animals from across the world.
Tropicanoe Cove is a popular water park next to Columbian Park in Lafayette.
Say hello to the Emu at Columbian Park Zoo near South Oakland.
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Walking to Oakland Elementary
South Oakland is centrally located for Lafayette School Corporation schools. Parents and youngsters can walk to Oakland Elementary, located on the neighborhood's north side. This is one of Lafayette's most highly-rated elementary schools, with a B-plus from Niche. It also ranks 14th on Niche's list of standout elementary schools in Indiana. Other schools are about a mile away including Sunnyside Intermediate and Tecumseh Junior High, which both receive a B-minus, and Jefferson High, which earns a B-plus. Musicians can thrive in the Jefferson Marching Band, learning balance and blend, stylistic refinement and showmanship. Purdue University is just over 3 miles away, and it offers a choice of nearly 150 undergraduate majors.
Oakland Elementary School receives an A- on Niche.
Sunny Side Intermediate School serves grades first through sixth grade.
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Pizza at Arni's after a day at the park
Popular local eats are located just north. After a day at Columbian Park, locals go to Arni's, serving a thin-crust deluxe pizza loaded with sausage, pepperoni, mushroom, onion and green pepper. Next door, families line up in front of the window at The Original Frozen Custard for chocolate peanut brittle, cotton candy and other flavors in a waffle cone or dish. On Kossuth Street, bordering the neighborhood's north side, Great Harvest Bread Co. has a variety of sandwiches served on freshly baked bread. Aldi has the essentials about a mile east.
You'll enjoy the relaxing vibes inside Arni's Columbian Park near South Oakland.
South Oakland residents visit Aldi for groceries and their kitchen essentials.
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Keep an eye on the event calendar at Loeb Stadium for sports and concerts next to South Oakland.
Aviators games at Loeb Stadium
Columbian Park has become an events destination with the new Loeb Stadium. Lafayette's home baseball team, the Aviators, is beating attendance records, thanks to the stadium's 2,600-person capacity. This collegiate team plays games here in the summer. The stadium's summer concert series caters to different music tastes, hosting 38 Special and a Taylor Swift-themed DJ set in recent years.
Main Street leads downtown
Main Street is a main connection to Columbian Park and downtown Lafayette. Bordering the neighborhood's east side, the route leads north and connects with Columbia Street west to get downtown. The city center is just 1.5 miles away. The 4A bus also stops along Main Street every 30 minutes.
Dollar General can be accessed within a very short drive from South Oakland.
Most residents of South Oakland are only a mile and a half from downtown Lafayette.
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Parks in this Area
Columbian Park
Footbridge Sharing Garden
The Linear Trail
Kennedy Park
CAT Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
South Oakland
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
South Oakland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Oakland, Lafayette sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in South Oakland, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $217,500, up 28% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming and full of character, this 2 bed, 1 bath home offers 1,728 square feet of inviting living space, plus an 864 square foot basement that's ready to be transformed into additional living area, a home gym, office, or entertainment space. Perfectly blending function and charm, the layout includes a cozy sitting room just off the kitchen. The formal dining room is a standout feature,
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,527
Median Age
36
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$44,963
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$60,941
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.6%
College Graduates
19.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
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®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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