East Chicago, IN

Living in East Chicago

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Bikeability 41
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Walkability 45
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 46
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 43
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Schools 10
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Residents

28k Population -2k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated
65% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black35%
Caucasian7%
Hispanic or Latino58%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school27%
High school graduate37%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$33k Median Household Income +$3.8k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$532 Median Monthly Rent +$20 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached44%
Multiple units16%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier44%

Home Value

Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas91%

Crime

Violent Crime in East Chicago

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in East Chicago

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (81%)(17%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump12%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 2 13
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 38 3 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 4 1
Dec 29 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in East Chicago

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near East Chicago, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near East Chicago, IN

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St Casimir School
3 miles, W
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City Baptist Schools
4 miles, SW
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Annunciata School
5 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near East Chicago, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near East Chicago, IN

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Community Hospital
8 miles, S

Airports

Airports near East Chicago, IN

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