Dyer, IN

Living in Dyer

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 17
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 54
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 52
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Schools 73
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Residents

16k Population -4 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$84k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
98% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office19%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$212k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$277 (2010–19)
90% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dyer

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Dyer

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 11
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dyer

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding74
Tornado17
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard3
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Colleges

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Hospitals

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