At a Glance
Median Income
$86,020
$45,926 per capita
Home Value
$294,600
Zillow: $348,866
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
254/100K
2,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schererville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 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 3.0% (17% below 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 $348,866. 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 254 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,803/100K.
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 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
Population29,627
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density1,961/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,020
Per Capita$45,926
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,600
Rent$1,224
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$348,866
Housing Units12,315
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent254/100K
Property2,803/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
10.1% 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.
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