At a Glance
Median Income
$115,588
$45,019 per capita
Home Value
$313,200
Zillow: $325,080
Violent Crime
468/100K
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Lake Dalecarlia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Dalecarlia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Dalecarlia 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
Lake Dalecarlia residents earn a median household income of $115,588 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,019. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% 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 Lake Dalecarlia is $313,200 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,080. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Lake Dalecarlia reports 468 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 872/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Lake Dalecarlia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Dalecarlia 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
Population1,421
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,258/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,588
Per Capita$45,019
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$313,200
Rent
Ownership95.3%
Zillow$325,080
Housing Units646
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent468/100K
Property872/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation701 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute45 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Dalecarlia was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.8% 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.