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Hammond, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
77,098 Population 3,390/sq mi density
$53,950 Median Income $27,089 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $169,467 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
419 Violent Crime/100K 3,713 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,950 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $1,089/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
419 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Hammond, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,950
28% below
$27,089 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
50% below
Zillow: $169,467
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
6% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
419/100K
10% above
3,713/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Hammond Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
50%
Rent
94%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
110%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hammond a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hammond residents earn a median household income of $53,950 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,089. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% 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 Hammond is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,467. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 31.0% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Hammond reports 419 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,713/100K. The murder rate is 12.0/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Hammond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hammond has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population77,098
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,390/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,950
Per Capita$27,089
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$1,089
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$169,467
Housing Units32,361
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

F
Violent419/100K
Property3,713/100K
Murder12.0/100K
Assault225/100K
Burglary444/100K

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation587 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Hammond was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% 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.