At a Glance
Median Income
$79,177
$38,037 per capita
Home Value
$259,900
Zillow: $325,829
Median Rent
$1,209/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
1,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cedar Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cedar Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cedar Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cedar Lake residents earn a median household income of $79,177 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,037. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cedar Lake is $259,900 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,829. Median rent is $1,209/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Cedar Lake reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,892/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Cedar Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cedar Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,686
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density1,554/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,177
Per Capita$38,037
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,900
Rent$1,209
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$325,829
Housing Units5,921
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property1,892/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault136/100K
Burglary315/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Cedar Lake was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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