At a Glance
Median Income
$95,757
$40,750 per capita
Home Value
$272,800
Zillow: $352,255
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
23/100K
956/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Crown Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crown Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crown Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crown Point residents earn a median household income of $95,757 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,750. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% 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 Crown Point is $272,800 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,255. Median rent is $1,369/month, with 26.3% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Crown Point reports 23 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 956/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Crown Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crown Point 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
Population34,042
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,791/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,757
Per Capita$40,750
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$272,800
Rent$1,369
Ownership83.8%
Zillow$352,255
Housing Units12,492
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent23/100K
Property956/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary10/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation784 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Crown Point was founded in 1834.
The median home in Crown Point was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% 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.