At a Glance
Median Income
$101,183
$53,079 per capita
Home Value
$288,700
Zillow: $361,768
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.6% smoking rate
How Dyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dyer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dyer residents earn a median household income of $101,183 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,079. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% 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 Dyer is $288,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,768. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 51.0% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Dyer reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 344/100K.
Education
36.5% of adults in Dyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dyer has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population16,400
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density2,662/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,183
Per Capita$53,079
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,700
Rent$1,182
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$361,768
Housing Units6,482
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent12/100K
Property344/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation644 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Dyer was founded in 1838.
The median home in Dyer was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.