Schneider, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Lake County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
207 Population 241/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $25,773 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $185,296 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 9.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Schneider, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$25,773 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
45% below
Zillow: $185,296
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Schneider Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
55%
Rent
91%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schneider a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Schneider residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,773. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% 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 Schneider is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,296. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 18.8% 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 1946.

Education

4.5% of adults in Schneider hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Schneider has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population207
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density241/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$25,773
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,500
Rent$1,063
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$185,296
Housing Units76
Rent Burden18.8%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,981/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation631 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries26

Did You Know?

The median home in Schneider was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% 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.