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LAFAYETTE, IN 47909

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The LAFAYETTE, IN real estate market (47909) currently shows 152 active listings, with 60 pending sales. Homes are averaging 38 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 12.7% year-over-year, from $297,625 to $335,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 43,169  ·  Density: 141.2/mi²  ·  Median household income: $64,328

Typical home value: $182,746  ·  Homeownership: 63.5%

Market Overview

Active Listings
152
⇩ 0.7% vs 153 last year
Pending
60
39% pending ratio
Median Price
$335,500
⇧ 12.7% vs $297,625 last year
Average Price
$376,213
⇧ 4.8% vs $358,860 last year
Days on Market
38
⇧ 2.7% vs 37 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$177
⇧ 0.6% vs $176/sqft last year
Median Home Size
2,033 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 152 this year vs 153 last year
  • Days on market: 38 now vs 37 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $335,500 (+12.7% YoY)
  • Average: $376,213 (+4.8% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 21.5 miles — 461 listings ($194,029,500 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
47909Lafayette, IN 479090.0 mi97$38,959,662$322,475$401,646
47901Lafayette, IN 479016.5 mi6$3,445,680$610,000$574,280
47941Dayton, IN 479417.6 mi3$546,000$182,000$182,000
47992Westpoint, IN 479928.0 mi6$1,163,748$194,375$193,958
47905Lafayette, IN 479059.8 mi98$40,667,844$355,475$414,978
47906West Lafayette, IN 4790612.1 mi155$77,625,705$474,975$500,811
47994Wingate, IN 4799413.7 mi2$150,000$75,000$75,000
47970Otterbein, IN 4797016.0 mi7$2,921,800$417,400$417,400
47918Attica, IN 4791816.2 mi15$3,224,850$176,600$214,990
46065Rossville, IN 4606516.7 mi8$3,380,376$334,975$422,547
47923Brookston, IN 4792319.9 mi6$3,420,000$570,000$570,000
47975Pine Village, IN 4797520.4 mi1$314,900$314,900$314,900
46041Frankfort, IN 4604121.5 mi57$18,208,935$293,500$319,455

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in LAFAYETTE, IN 47909?

As of September 2026, there are 152 active listings in LAFAYETTE, IN (zip code 47909), compared to 153 the prior year.

What is the median home price in LAFAYETTE, IN 47909?

The median listing price in LAFAYETTE, IN 47909 is $335,500 as of September 2026, a 12.7% increase from $297,625 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in LAFAYETTE, IN?

Homes in LAFAYETTE, IN 47909 spend an average of 38 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 37 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in LAFAYETTE, IN 47909?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, LAFAYETTE, IN 47909 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 38 days on market compared to 37 days last year.

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