Reliez Valley Area, Lafayette, IN
Reliez Valley Area — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Reliez Valley Area, Lafayette, Indiana. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC) licensing database.
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Reliez Valley Area Neighborhood Overview
Located in the city of Lafayette, the Reliez Valley Area is a prime-tier neighborhood characterized by its high homeownership rate of 75.1%. The area, served primarily by ZIP code 94549, offers a housing market anchored by a substantial median home value of $1,838,500, reflecting its desirability and affluent character. The median household income of $221,148 supports this premium market, where the vast majority of recent mortgage originations were conventional loans, indicating a stable and well-qualified buyer pool.
The neighborhood presents a distinct profile where rental options, while available at a median gross rent of $2,938 per month, are less common with a renter-occupied rate of 24.9%. Homes in the area average 1,725 square feet, providing spacious living environments. The market activity is robust, with recent HMDA data showing 982 total loan originations, overwhelmingly dominated by 965 conventional loans, alongside minimal FHA and VA loan activity, which underscores the neighborhood's prime financial standing.
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Reliez Valley Area Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.8M |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $221K |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.9% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.1% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Market Tier | Prime |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94549 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 982 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.4% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.0M |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 965 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 13 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Reliez Valley Area, Lafayette
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Reliez Valley Area
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Indiana Real Estate Commission (IREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-01