At a Glance
Median Income
$53,950
$27,089 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
Zillow: $179,704
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
736/100K
3,084/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hammond a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 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 6.8% (89% 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 $179,704. 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 736 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,084/100K. The murder rate is 14.5/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population77,098
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density3,390/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,950
Per Capita$27,089
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$1,089
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$179,704
Housing Units32,361
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent736/100K
Property3,084/100K
Murder14.5/100K
Assault588/100K
Burglary230/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
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?
Hammond was founded in 1884.
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.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
11.3% 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.