Wabash
Neighborhood in Lafayette, Indiana
Tippecanoe County 47905
$160,563
Average Value
$76
Average Price per Sq Ft
Twentieth-century workers cottages and newer ranches
Wabash Avenue runs through the center of the neighborhood with residential streets branching off of it. A handful of houses are decorated by murals, from butterflies to portraits to abstract shapes. Workers' cottages and bungalows make up the early 20th-century architecture, along with ranch-style houses from the 1990s. Overall, these properties are well-maintained with recent updates like new roofs and HVAC systems. Homes starting around $90,000 may need significant cosmetic updates. At the higher end, fully remodeled properties costing up to $200,000 feature updated kitchens with stainless steel appliances. Sidewalks are located along Wabash and side streets, leading to the neighborhood park and coffee shop.
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Dual enrollment at Jefferson High and Purdue
Wabash is within 3 miles of a full K-12 pipeline. Younger kids may attend Miller Elementary, which earns a C-plus from Niche. Sunnyside Intermediate has fifth and sixth grades, while Tecumseh Junior High serves students in seventh and eighth grades. Both schools earn a B-minus. Teens move on to Jefferson High, which gets a B-plus. The high school offers robust athletics, extracurriculars, AP and dual-enrollment programs. Students can choose from more than 60 dual-credit classes on the Jefferson campus or at Purdue University, located just west across the river.
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Riverfront access at Shamrock Park
Shamrock Park, the neighborhood's circular, 11-acre green space, has amenities uncommon to Lafayette, including an outdoor roller-hockey rink, horseshoes and a dog park. It also has multi-age playgrounds, a basketball court and an open grassy area. The Wabash riverfront is mostly inaccessible from the neighborhood, but Shamrock has a small ramp for canoes and kayaks. In the Community Enhancement Plan, residents recommended more green space, which could include a signature waterfront park with trails, overlooks and play areas.
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Craft brews with a view at Beers Across the Wabash
The neighborhood is convenient to downtown festivities. Wabash is less than a mile from the John T. Myers Pedestrian Bridge, which hosts Beers Across the Wabash in late August. A ticket to this event includes a collectible sample cup and a taste of 100 different beers from 25 Indiana breweries, with a view of the river below. Mosey Down Main is an aptly named summertime event. A saunter down the main avenue features music stages, food, drinks and local art.
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Heavy truck traffic from local industry
Wabash is walkable thanks to sidewalks but lacks bike lanes and bus stops. However, residents have a short walk or drive north on Wabash Avene to downtown Lafayette. The neighborhood faces an ongoing problem with heavy truck traffic from Cargill, a soybean processing plant in the neighborhood. Traffic is especially heavy during the fall harvest and when soybean prices spike. "We're still working on trying to get a solution so they don't have to park on the street," Holtsclaw says. "Some days the whole street is blocked."Coffee and conversation at Sacred Grounds
Small businesses help strengthen community ties here. At the center of the neighborhood, Sacred Grounds is a church-run coffee shop that replaced a former topless bar. A dove mural on the side of the building symbolizes its transformation. From a 19th-century Italianate building, it serves honeysuckle lattes and other specialty espresso drinks alongside breakfast and lunch. Today, a neighborly atmosphere is as much of a draw as the coffee. "We have a group that comes in on Thursdays to have lunch and knit together," says Trent O'Brien, who helps run the shop with his wife. Downtown restaurants are just a mile north. Nom Nom Tacos and Tequila serves $3 tacos every Tuesday, with pork, steak, shrimp, fish and veggie options. Friendly Market has some grab-and-go items downtown, while Pay Less is a comprehensive grocery store 2 miles south. While many Wabash businesses have closed, the 2020 plan points out development opportunities such as mixed-use retail and residential buildings.
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Higher-than-average property crimes
The neighborhood has a CAP Index crime score of 7, compared with the U.S. average of 4. Property crime rates are generally higher than violent crime rates. Yet security systems are not common here. "The long term residents, including me, feel safe enough without them," Holtsclaw says. "We do watch out for one another."
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rebecca Gibson
Rebecca Gibson
Responds QuicklyRaeco Realty
(765) 735-3482
323 Total Sales
1 in Wabash
$161,000 Price
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Doug Browning
Doug Browning
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Lafayette
(765) 588-9040
152 Total Sales
1 in Wabash
$95,000 Price
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Sherry Cole
Sherry Cole
Keller Williams Lafayette
(765) 735-3248
700 Total Sales
2 in Wabash
$150K - $152K Price Range
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Kristy Miley
Kristy Miley
@properties
(765) 735-3285
105 Total Sales
2 in Wabash
$25K - $70K Price Range
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Cody Miller
Cody Miller
Redlow Group
(219) 544-5577
207 Total Sales
4 in Wabash
$94K - $212K Price Range
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Chris Bradford
Chris Bradford
Bradford Real Estate
(765) 735-3781
147 Total Sales
2 in Wabash
$94K - $125K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Tapawingo Park
Shamrock Park & Dog Park
Footbridge Sharing Garden
Crosser Sports Complex
Horticulture Park
John R Dennis Wellness Center
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Wabash | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Wabash Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Wabash, Lafayette sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Wabash, Lafayette over the last 12 months is $147,500, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$165,000
Median Sale Price
$147,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$147,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
13%
Last 12 months Home Sales
2
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$76
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
47
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
324
Median Age
33
Population under 18
22.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,212
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,903
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.1%
College Graduates
43.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66%
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®
45
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
21
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
35
/ 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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