Chesterton, IN

Living in Chesterton

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 19
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 66
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 85
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 47
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Schools 87
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Residents

14k Population +965 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$74k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office18%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$190k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$769 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chesterton

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5

Property Crime in Chesterton

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 15
Feb 28 2 10
Mar 37 3 6
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 28 3 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chesterton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chesterton, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chesterton, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Chesterton, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Chesterton, IN

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Airports

Airports near Chesterton, IN

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