Griffith, IN

Living in Griffith

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 16
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 47
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 42
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Schools 71
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Residents

16k Population -731 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black15%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate39%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
31  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value +$2.5k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$818 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196924%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K46%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity10%
LP gas1%
Utility gas86%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Griffith

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County34

Property Crime in Griffith

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (56%)(42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 13
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 38 2 5
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 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Griffith

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Griffith, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Griffith, IN

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St Mary School
0 miles, NW
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Bible Baptist School
2 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Griffith, IN

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Griffith, IN

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Community Hospital
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Airports

Airports near Griffith, IN

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