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Lake Station, IN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jacob

Affordable areas near Lake Station?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $124,800 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Station sits at 180.8 per 100K. Poverty rate is 12.7%, which is around average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a...

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Bennett Turner

Unpopular opinion about Lake Station

Hello, Poverty rate is 12.7%, which is around average. Homes are going for about $124,800 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Station sits at 180.8 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rou...

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Jacob

The good and bad of living in Lake Station

I work in marketing and The unemployment rate is 9.0%, which is concerning. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Worth the trade-offs? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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orlandopapa2025

Co-working spaces in Lake Station?

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $56,306 in Lake Station. Poverty rate is 12.7%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some...

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Jacob Baker

Affordable areas near Lake Station?

OK so Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,115 for rent here. The median home value here is around $124,800, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 13,109 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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orlandopapa2025

Living in Lake Station -the reality

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,115 for rent here. With a population of 13,109, Lake Station is a small town. Poverty rate is 12.7%, which is around average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in n...

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Jacob

Is it worth buying in Lake Station?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and With a population of 13,109, Lake Station is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Lake Station? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Colton Gonzalez

Is Lake Station worth it salary-wise?

I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,115/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 12.7%, which is around average. Median household income is $56,306, which feels about average for the area. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of wo...

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Colton Gonzalez

Job market in Lake Station for tech?

We have two kids and With a population of 13,109, Lake Station is a small town. Rent is about $1,115/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes...

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