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Chesterton, IN
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Population: 14,045
Home Price: $238,700
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Overview
Chesterton is a small city in the state of Indiana with a population of 14,045. Chesterton has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
28.5 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Chesterton, IN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$46,253
$29,331
$32,693
Median Household Income
$86,098
$58,806
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
4.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Median Age
36.7
40.7
42.3
Gender
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Male
49.4%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
50.6%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
White
87.8%
92.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.5%
1.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
2.5%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.6%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Median Home Price
$238,700
$126,114
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$605
$801
Family Households
50.1%
50.1%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.6%
21.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
69.1%
74.7%
72.9%
Renters
30.9%
25.3%
27.1%
Education
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.0%
7.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.4%
26.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.2%
20.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.7%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.2%
11.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Mathematics
62.6%
49.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
55.9%
50.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Murder
0.0
4.4
3.0
Rape
35.9
32.7
38.0
Robbery
0.0
49.7
40.7
Assault
28.7
192.8
188.5
Property Crime
Chesterton
Indiana
United States
Burglary
107.7
238.5
336.1
Theft
725.1
1630.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
64.6
160.6
167.1
Arson
NA
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Chesterton, IN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dogs
beer
pizza
authentic
cashews
mcdonalds
cheese
pie
french fries
bbq sauce
wine
ice cream
metal rockalt
friendly atmosphere
meal
restaurant
meat
liquor
vegan
guacamole
basketball
college basketball
football
teams
college football
golf
fantasy football
hs football
tennis
volleyball
swimming
player development
nfl
softball
soccer
disc golf
wrestling
gymnastics
baseball
parenting
art gallery
nft
creative
nfts
creative writing
photography
lifestylist
collection
immersive
library
drawings
storytelling
nature
canvas
craft
drawing
artists
prints
zine
gallery
spending time
board games
books
doting husband
disc golf
tv shows
haute mess mom
pc gaming
pokemon
photography
johnl
theatergoer
skateboarding
hiking
niche
metal rockalt
outdoor lifestyle
fitness
ttrpgs
toys
sports
tv
tv shows
digital marketing
award winning
classic rock
marketing
creative
photography
educational
networking
lifestylist
lifestyle
awardwinning writer
sporting events
mma dfs
celebrity
storytelling
metal rockalt
arts
summer
beach
sports
swimming
fire pit
national lakeshore
lakes rivers
photography
theatergoer
recreational opportunities
winter
space
hiking
nature
outdoor adventure
outdoor lifestyle
arts
poolside
birding
pickleball
yard sale
listings
car wash
farmers market
coffee shop
mcdonalds
local shops
starbucks
shopped
dicks sporting goods
goods
dealership
merch
bampn
liquor store
hobby lobby
dinein
etsy
restaurant
soda
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