Housing by town in Lake County, Indiana
Lake County, Indiana has 32 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,131 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $886 in 2015–2019 (+27.7%; Up after inflation).
Winfield Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,714) and Eagle Creek Township the lowest ($744).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,131 (±$16)
- Households that rent
- 28.3%
- Median household income
- $71,493
- Places
- 32
Cities, towns and townships in Lake County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Township | $1,061 | 45.3% | $46,882 | $125,500 | $1,096 |
| Cedar Creek Township (Lake County) | $1,108 | 13.5% | $86,780 | $288,300 | $2,313 |
| Cedar Lake | $1,350 | 14.8% | $83,381 | $282,000 | $2,688 |
| Center Township (Lake County) | $1,319 | 12.5% | $102,336 | $303,100 | $2,785 |
| Crown Point | $1,485 | 14.5% | $101,686 | $294,800 | $2,660 |
| Dyer | $1,225 | 12.3% | $107,159 | $322,200 | $3,163 |
| Eagle Creek Township | $744 | 5.9% | $99,663 | $294,700 | $2,904 |
| East Chicago | $854 | 57.1% | $42,125 | $105,400 | $1,083 |
| Gary | $1,012 | 50.9% | $38,731 | $94,700 | $915 |
| Griffith | $1,235 | 28.3% | $76,636 | $210,100 | $1,796 |
| Hammond | $1,134 | 37.6% | $55,504 | $159,900 | $1,630 |
| Hanover Township (Lake County) | $1,375 | 7.7% | $102,823 | $346,400 | $3,352 |
| Highland | $1,230 | 21.6% | $78,062 | $233,300 | $2,047 |
| Hobart | $1,206 | 30.5% | $75,160 | $215,200 | $2,279 |
| Hobart Township | $1,137 | 28.1% | $70,273 | $184,000 | $1,922 |
| Lake Dalecarlia | — | 7.1% | $118,472 | $327,100 | $3,164 |
| Lake Station | $1,124 | 28.0% | $59,591 | $137,400 | $1,399 |
| Lowell | $1,123 | 15.7% | $84,024 | $248,000 | $2,197 |
| Merrillville | $1,282 | 29.5% | $67,587 | $211,400 | $1,805 |
| Munster | $1,507 | 13.0% | $110,187 | $334,300 | $3,670 |
| New Chicago | $1,141 | 31.8% | $57,313 | $134,100 | $1,722 |
| North Township (Lake County) | $1,081 | 34.4% | $61,798 | $191,800 | $1,895 |
| Ross Township (Lake County) | $1,346 | 29.6% | $72,416 | $224,500 | $1,905 |
| Schererville | $1,310 | 20.1% | $89,466 | $314,900 | $2,734 |
| Schneider | $1,125 | 20.4% | $63,182 | $172,500 | $1,250 |
| St. John | $989 | 2.6% | $131,467 | $406,300 | $3,725 |
| St. John Township | $1,302 | 13.0% | $103,035 | $336,900 | $2,938 |
| West Creek Township | $1,331 | 10.6% | $87,346 | $284,300 | $2,686 |
| Whiting | $1,004 | 47.0% | $71,708 | $198,900 | $1,659 |
| Winfield | — | 5.1% | $135,870 | $409,500 | $3,957 |
| Winfield Township | $1,714 | 5.2% | $133,448 | $352,400 | $3,096 |
Unincorporated communities in Lake County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross | $1,101 | 30.8% | $54,563 | $119,100 | $1,036 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,200 | $35,350 | $56,500 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,450 | $72,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,450 | $80,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,500 | $87,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,550 | $93,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,600 | $100,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,600 | $106,550 |
How the places in Lake County rank across Indiana
- Indiana places ranked by median rent
- Indiana places ranked by median home value
- Indiana places ranked by median household income
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Crime reported to police in Lake County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,576 | 325 | 8,098 | 1,668 | 485,564 | 16 of 18 |
| 2024 | 1,966 | 402 | 7,917 | 1,619 | 488,901 | 16 of 18 |
| 2025 | 1,850 | 378 | 6,779 | 1,383 | 490,055 | 16 of 18 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lake County recorded 1,850 violent and 6,779 property crimes, 378 and 1,383 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 97% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Lake County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond Police Department | 75,605 | 445 | 1,877 |
| Gary Police Department | 67,197 | 936 | 2,068 |
| Lake County Sheriff's Office | 52,201 | 54 | 126 |
| Merrillville Police Department | 37,124 | 47 | 500 |
| Crown Point Police Department | 35,378 | 32 | 133 |
| Schererville Police Department | 29,809 | 22 | 280 |
| Hobart Police Department | 29,343 | 47 | 650 |
| East Chicago Police Department | 25,626 | 147 | 326 |
| St. John Police Department | 25,285 | 7 | 36 |
| Munster Police Department | 23,571 | 17 | 210 |
| Highland Police Department | 23,382 | 37 | 288 |
| Cedar Lake Police Department | 17,007 | 14 | 33 |
| Dyer Police Department | 16,302 | 4 | 28 |
| Griffith Police Department | 16,110 | 25 | 132 |
| Lake Station Police Department | 12,975 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Lake County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46307 | 71,673 | $1,391 | $324,100 | $107,800 | 12.0% |
| 46410 | 39,243 | $1,270 | $208,100 | $64,127 | 34.0% |
| 46342 | 32,224 | $1,132 | $213,000 | $75,521 | 25.9% |
| 46312 | 26,022 | $854 | $105,400 | $42,125 | 57.1% |
| 46375 | 24,188 | $1,362 | $315,400 | $93,160 | 17.0% |
| 46321 | 23,733 | $1,507 | $334,300 | $110,187 | 13.0% |
| 46322 | 23,680 | $1,230 | $233,300 | $78,062 | 21.6% |
| 46311 | 23,321 | $1,233 | $331,600 | $116,652 | 9.9% |
| 46323 | 23,047 | $1,274 | $166,400 | $59,688 | 32.5% |
| 46324 | 21,409 | $1,172 | $158,800 | $63,052 | 32.0% |
| 46356 | 19,721 | $1,179 | $281,500 | $89,217 | 11.5% |
| 46373 | 18,843 | $981 | $408,900 | $127,146 | 2.9% |
| 46319 | 17,847 | $1,242 | $203,300 | $74,662 | 27.1% |
| 46303 | 17,680 | $1,361 | $293,500 | $84,211 | 13.5% |
| 46408 | 15,747 | $1,061 | $102,600 | $47,453 | 41.2% |
| 46404 | 15,428 | $999 | $95,200 | $42,256 | 43.6% |
| 46320 | 14,353 | $994 | $135,000 | $37,158 | 58.8% |
| 46405 | 12,184 | $1,144 | $139,200 | $60,881 | 24.7% |
| 46394 | 11,894 | $986 | $173,200 | $66,176 | 34.8% |
| 46403 | 10,929 | $966 | $177,600 | $45,991 | 51.2% |
| 46327 | 10,597 | $1,093 | $142,100 | $47,288 | 38.5% |
| 46406 | 9,001 | $995 | $91,700 | $35,839 | 52.0% |
| 46407 | 8,577 | $868 | $60,200 | $28,526 | 58.8% |
| 46409 | 7,184 | $1,195 | $78,800 | $44,667 | 55.5% |
| 46402 | 5,836 | $951 | $85,400 | $33,529 | 56.6% |
| 46376 | 319 | $1,125 | $187,500 | $64,205 | 14.2% |
| 46377 | 45 | — | — | $38,958 | 40.0% |
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Questions about Lake County
What is the crime rate in Lake County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lake County recorded 378 violent and 1,383 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,850 violent and 6,779 property crimes in all).
Which place in Lake County has the highest rent?
Winfield Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,714 (±$188) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Lake County has the lowest rent?
Eagle Creek Township has the lowest median gross rent, $744 (±$539) a month.
What is the median rent in Lake County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Lake County is $1,131 (±$16) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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