Munster, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
23,733
Population
3,148/sq mi density
$105,764
Median Income
$54,931 per capita
$312,000
Home Value
$356,538 Zillow
$1,480
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
51
Violent Crime/100K
1,033 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$105,764 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$312,000 home value, $1,480/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
51 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$312,000
11% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
27% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.1%
32% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,767
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$312,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$356,538
Redfin Median Sale
$365,000
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median List Price
$364,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.1%
Owner-Occupied
13.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$1,480/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,188/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
15
Price Drops
26.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$157
Active Inventory
65
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
86.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $312,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,538 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $365,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $364,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $157 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,480 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,188 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 26.2% |
| Homes Sold | 15 |
| Active Inventory | 65 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $157 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,767 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |