Schererville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
29,627 Population 1,961/sq mi density
$86,020 Median Income $45,926 per capita
$294,600 Home Value $359,643 Zillow
$1,224 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,268 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$86,020 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$294,600 home value, $1,224/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Schererville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,020
14% above
$45,926 per capita
Home Value
$294,600
5% above
Zillow: $359,643
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
5% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
68% below
1,268/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Schererville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
105%
Rent
105%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schererville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schererville residents earn a median household income of $86,020 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,926. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% 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 Schererville is $294,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,643. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 28.0% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Schererville reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,268/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

33.7% of adults in Schererville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schererville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population29,627
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,020
Per Capita$45,926
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$294,600
Rent$1,224
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$359,643
Housing Units12,315
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent121/100K
Property1,268/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault88/100K
Burglary51/100K

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation644 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries26

Did You Know?

Schererville was founded in 1866.
The median home in Schererville was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.