West Lafayette, OH

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Population
2,430
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
806 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$101,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$719/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,261
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Tucked into the scenic Tuscarawas River valley in eastern Coshocton County, West Lafayette offers a quiet, relaxed pace surrounded by rolling farmland and wooded hills. Originally founded as a railroad stop in the 1850s, the village has held onto its peaceful, rural character while keeping everyday travel convenient. Living here puts you just off U.S. Route 36 and a short drive from Interstate 77, making commutes to Coshocton, Cambridge, or New Philadelphia quick and simple.

Day-to-day life is pleasantly unhurried, with the entire community fitting into roughly one square mile. Main Street serves as the central corridor for neighborhood errands, local dining, and the community library. Families especially appreciate having the Ridgewood Local School campus right in town, which keeps school runs, sports games, and local events close to home. It is a warm, manageable village where you can enjoy small-town living without feeling cut off from the rest of the region.

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