Griffith, IN
Living in Griffith
Bikeability
31
Walkability
16
Commute
35
Public Transit
47
Affordability
75
Public Safety
65
Airports
92
Hospitals
51
Colleges
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
71
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Griffith, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Griffith, IN
St Mary School
0 miles, NW
Calumet Christian School
1 miles, NW
Bible Baptist School
2 miles, NW
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Griffith, IN
Purdue University Northwest
5 miles, NW
Indiana University-Northwest
5 miles, NE
DeVry University-Indiana
7 miles, SE
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
11 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Griffith, IN
Community Hospital
4 miles, W
Franciscan Health Munster
5 miles, W
Regional Mental Health Center
5 miles, SE
Franciscan Health Dyer
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Griffith, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
25 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
59 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
98 miles, NW