Griffith, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
16,228 Population 2,089/sq mi density
$76,009 Median Income $39,045 per capita
$200,400 Home Value $252,443 Zillow
$1,154 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
180 Violent Crime/100K 980 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,009 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,400 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
180 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Griffith, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,009
1% above
$39,045 per capita
Home Value
$200,400
29% below
Zillow: $252,443
Median Rent
$1,154/mo
1% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
180/100K
53% below
980/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Griffith Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Griffith's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Home Value
71%
Rent
99%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Griffith 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

Griffith residents earn a median household income of $76,009 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,045. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% 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 Griffith is $200,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,443. Median rent is $1,154/month, with 29.0% 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 1967.

Safety & Crime

Griffith reports 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 980/100K.

Education

26.6% of adults in Griffith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Griffith 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

Population16,228
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,089/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,009
Per Capita$39,045
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,400
Rent$1,154
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$252,443
Housing Units7,022
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent180/100K
Property980/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation633 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26

Did You Know?

Griffith was founded in 1854.
The median home in Griffith was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% 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.