At a Glance
Median Income
$88,536
$47,807 per capita
Home Value
$280,400
Zillow: $348,708
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
59/100K
140/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.2%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Chesterton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chesterton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chesterton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chesterton residents earn a median household income of $88,536 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,807. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Chesterton is $280,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,708. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 25.2% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Chesterton reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 140/100K.
Education
40.2% of adults in Chesterton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chesterton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population14,326
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,522/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,536
Per Capita$47,807
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$280,400
Rent$1,145
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$348,708
Housing Units5,917
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent59/100K
Property140/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.2%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Chesterton was founded in 1899.
The median home in Chesterton was built in 1981.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.