Housing data for Ross Township (Lake County), IN
Ross Township (Lake County), IN has an estimated 48,648 residents and 21,099 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lake County.
29.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,346 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+2.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 48,648 (±55)
- Housing units
- 21,099 (±840)
- Households that rent
- 29.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,346
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.3%
What stands out in Ross Township (Lake County)
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 25.2% (±3.3 points) in Ross Township (Lake County), higher than in Lake County (13.1%).
Median gross rent: $1,346 (±$67) in Ross Township (Lake County), higher than in Lake County ($1,131).
Homes built before 1980: 48.8% (±4.1 points) in Ross Township (Lake County), lower than in Lake County (66.0%).
Average commute: 31.7 minutes (±1.9) in Ross Township (Lake County), higher than in Lake County (28.5 minutes).
- Types of homes in Ross Township (Lake County)
- Median rent in Ross Township (Lake County)
- Age of homes in Ross Township (Lake County)
- Commute and cars in Ross Township (Lake County)
Housing in Ross Township (Lake County) at a glance
- Median rent: $1,346 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,508 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 54.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 29.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $72,416 median household income
- Home values: $224,500 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,538 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,905 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 25.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 60.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 48.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.2% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 84.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.7 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +2.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 20.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 3.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,760 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 46410)
Ross Township (Lake County) against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Ross Township (Lake County) | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 48,648 (±55) | 500,379 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 21,099 (±840) | 217,436 (±112) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 29.6% (±2.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.8 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,346 (±$67) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $72,416 (±$4,637) | $71,493 (±$1,419) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $224,500 (±$6,351) | $230,600 (±$2,947) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,905 (±$97) | $2,112 (±$45) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 48.8% (±4.1 points) | 66.0% (±1.3 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.7 minutes (±1.9) | 28.5 minutes (±0.5) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.7% (±2.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 42.1 years (±2.0) | 39.7 years (±0.3) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Ross Township (Lake County) covers 49.0 square miles of land, about 992 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Ross Township (Lake County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 47,549 (±34) | 48,648 (±55) | +2.3% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 20,486 (±608) | 21,099 (±840) | +3.0% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,063 (±$36) | $1,346 (±$67) | +26.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $149,100 (±$3,245) | $224,500 (±$6,351) | +50.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $61,900 (±$2,777) | $72,416 (±$4,637) | +17.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,247 (±$31) | $1,538 (±$85) | +23.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,714 (±$54) | $1,905 (±$97) | +11.1% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 32.7% (±2.5 points) | 29.6% (±2.9 points) | −3.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% (±2.7 points) | 3.2% (±2.3 points) | −2.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Lake County
Ross Township (Lake County) has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Lake County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Lake County recorded 378 violent and 1,383 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in Ross Township (Lake County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46410 | 99% | 39,243 | $1,270 | $208,100 | $64,127 |
| 46342 | 23% | 32,224 | $1,132 | $213,000 | $75,521 |
| 46307 | 13% | 71,673 | $1,391 | $324,100 | $107,800 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Ross Township (Lake County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville | 0.7 mi | $1,282 | $211,400 | 29.5% |
| Hobart | 2.9 mi | $1,206 | $215,200 | 30.5% |
| Hobart Township | 5.1 mi | $1,137 | $184,000 | 28.1% |
| Winfield | 5.2 mi | — | $409,500 | 5.1% |
| Crown Point | 5.3 mi | $1,485 | $294,800 | 14.5% |
| Ross | 5.3 mi | $1,101 | $119,100 | 30.8% |
| New Chicago | 5.8 mi | $1,141 | $134,100 | 31.8% |
| Center Township (Lake County) | 6.7 mi | $1,319 | $303,100 | 12.5% |
Places in Indiana most like Ross Township (Lake County)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrillville | $1,282 | $211,400 | $67,587 | 29.5% |
| Hobart | $1,206 | $215,200 | $75,160 | 30.5% |
| Lawrence Township | $1,177 | $253,300 | $72,081 | 39.7% |
| Scipio Township (LaPorte County) | $1,041 | $228,000 | $78,269 | 22.8% |
| Decatur Township | $1,274 | $210,300 | $70,206 | 38.4% |
| Valparaiso | $1,224 | $267,300 | $69,872 | 42.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Indiana.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Ross Township (Lake County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,117 | $1,176 | $1,429 | $1,739 | $1,898 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Ross Township (Lake County), 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $100,900.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ross Township (Lake County)
What is the average rent in Ross Township (Lake County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Ross Township (Lake County) is $1,346 (±$67) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Ross Township (Lake County)?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Ross Township (Lake County), IN is $1,138 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Ross Township (Lake County) rent-burdened?
54.1% of renting households in Ross Township (Lake County) pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Ross Township (Lake County)?
Ross Township (Lake County) has an estimated 5,960 (±596) renting households, 29.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Ross Township (Lake County)?
The median household income in Ross Township (Lake County) is $72,416 (±$4,637) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Ross Township (Lake County), IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $224,500 (±$6,351) for owner-occupied homes in Ross Township (Lake County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Ross Township (Lake County) growing?
In Ross Township (Lake County), the number of residents went from 47,549 in 2015–2019 to 48,648 in 2020–2024 (+2.3%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Ross Township (Lake County)?
The ZIP codes that cover Ross Township (Lake County) are 46410, 46342, 46307.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 46410?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46410 is $1,270 (±$65) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Ross township, Lake County, Indiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ross township, Lake County, Indiana (county subdivision:66096, in state:18 county:089).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .