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Munster, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
23,733 Population 3,148/sq mi density
$105,764 Median Income $54,931 per capita
$312,000 Home Value $344,790 Zillow
$1,480 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,468 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$105,764 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$312,000 home value, $1,480/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Munster, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,764
41% above
$54,931 per capita
Home Value
$312,000
11% above
Zillow: $344,790
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
27% above
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
74% below
1,468/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.1%
43% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Munster Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
141%
Home Value
111%
Rent
127%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
143%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Munster a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Munster residents earn a median household income of $105,764 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,931. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 Munster is $312,000 , 11% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,790. Median rent is $1,480/month, with 27.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Munster reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,468/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

48.1% of adults in Munster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Munster has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population23,733
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density3,148/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,764
Per Capita$54,931
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$312,000
Rent$1,480
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$344,790
Housing Units9,767
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent98/100K
Property1,468/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary138/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation616 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.1%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Munster was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% 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.