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Lake Dalecarlia, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,421 Population 1,258/sq mi density
$115,588 Median Income $45,019 per capita
$313,200 Home Value $325,080 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
468 Violent Crime/100K 872 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$115,588 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$313,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
468 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Dalecarlia, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$115,588
54% above
$45,019 per capita
Home Value
$313,200
11% above
Zillow: $325,080
Violent Crime
468/100K
23% above
872/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
8% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
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)

Income
154%
Home Value
111%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
123%
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.