Housing data for West Creek Township, IN
West Creek Township, IN has an estimated 7,843 residents and 2,994 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Lake County.
10.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,331 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+15.0%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 7,843 (±33)
- Housing units
- 2,994 (±300)
- Households that rent
- 10.6%
- Median gross rent
- $1,331
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +15.0%
What stands out in West Creek Township
Households that rent: 10.6% (±3.9 points) in West Creek Township, lower than in Lake County (28.3%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 5.0% (±3.1 points) in West Creek Township, lower than in Lake County (13.1%).
Households without a vehicle: 1.9% (±1.9 points) in West Creek Township, lower than in Lake County (7.2%).
Median real estate taxes: $2,686 (±$351) in West Creek Township, higher than in Lake County ($2,112).
- Renters and owners in West Creek Township
- Types of homes in West Creek Township
- Commute and cars in West Creek Township
- Property taxes in West Creek Township
Housing in West Creek Township at a glance
- Median rent: $1,331 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,442 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 61.6% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 10.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $87,346 median household income
- Home values: $284,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,681 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,686 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 5.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 75.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 41.0% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 86.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 32.9 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +15.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 17.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.7% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,340 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 46376)
West Creek Township against Lake County, its state and the nation
| West Creek Township | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,843 (±33) | 500,379 (exact) | 6,851,073 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,994 (±300) | 217,436 (±112) | 2,976,568 (±617) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 10.6% (±3.9 points) | 28.3% (±0.8 points) | 29.4% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,331 (±$67) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $87,346 (±$13,904) | $71,493 (±$1,419) | $71,957 (±$352) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $284,300 (±$25,410) | $230,600 (±$2,947) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,686 (±$351) | $2,112 (±$45) | $1,614 (±$9) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 41.0% (±11.7 points) | 66.0% (±1.3 points) | 55.0% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | 28.5 minutes (±0.5) | 24.1 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 92.8% (±3.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.5 years (±2.3) | 39.7 years (±0.3) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Creek Township covers 62.0 square miles of land, about 127 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Creek Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,819 (±22) | 7,843 (±33) | +15.0% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 2,638 (±160) | 2,994 (±300) | +13.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 (±$122) | $1,331 (±$67) | +13.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $198,200 (±$19,324) | $284,300 (±$25,410) | +43.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $80,993 (±$9,435) | $87,346 (±$13,904) | +7.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,373 (±$83) | $1,681 (±$159) | +22.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,937 (±$207) | $2,686 (±$351) | +38.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 11.7% (±3.8 points) | 10.6% (±3.9 points) | −1.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% (±10.5 points) | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 0.0 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
West Creek Township 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 West Creek Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46376 | 100% | 319 | $1,125 | $187,500 | $64,205 |
| 46356 | 42% | 19,721 | $1,179 | $281,500 | $89,217 |
| 46303 | 19% | 17,680 | $1,361 | $293,500 | $84,211 |
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 West Creek Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | 4.6 mi | $1,123 | $248,000 | 15.7% |
| Schneider | 4.8 mi | $1,125 | $172,500 | 20.4% |
| Yellowhead Township | 5.2 mi | $1,210 | $246,700 | 17.8% |
| Cedar Creek Township (Lake County) | 5.8 mi | $1,108 | $288,300 | 13.5% |
| Grant Park | 7.5 mi | $1,177 | $215,800 | 29.7% |
| Lake Dalecarlia | 7.5 mi | — | $327,100 | 7.1% |
| Momence Township | 7.8 mi | $743 | $159,200 | 22.4% |
| Washington Township (Will County) | 8.3 mi | $1,061 | $280,000 | 17.4% |
Places in Indiana most like West Creek Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Lake | $1,350 | $282,000 | $83,381 | 14.8% |
| Center Township (Lake County) | $1,319 | $303,100 | $102,336 | 12.5% |
| Lowell | $1,123 | $248,000 | $84,024 | 15.7% |
| Cedar Creek Township (Lake County) | $1,108 | $288,300 | $86,780 | 13.5% |
| Union Township (Hendricks County) | $1,237 | $247,800 | $89,153 | 11.2% |
| St. John Township | $1,302 | $336,900 | $103,035 | 13.0% |
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 West Creek Township, 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 West Creek Township, 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 West Creek Township
What is the average rent in West Creek Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Creek Township is $1,331 (±$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 West Creek Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Creek Township, IN is $1,274 (±$326) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in West Creek Township rent-burdened?
61.6% of renting households in West Creek Township 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 West Creek Township?
West Creek Township has an estimated 302 (±120) renting households, 10.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Creek Township?
The median household income in West Creek Township is $87,346 (±$13,904) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Creek Township, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $284,300 (±$25,410) for owner-occupied homes in West Creek Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is West Creek Township growing?
In West Creek Township, the number of residents went from 6,819 in 2015–2019 to 7,843 in 2020–2024 (+15.0%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in West Creek Township?
The ZIP codes that cover West Creek Township are 46376, 46356, 46303.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 46376?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 46376 is $1,125 (±$60) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Creek 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 West Creek township, Lake County, Indiana (county subdivision:82574, 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 .