At a Glance
Median Income
$59,691
$29,359 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
Zillow: $164,976
Median Rent
$1,035/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
409/100K
2,441/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Steger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Steger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Steger a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Steger residents earn a median household income of $59,691 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,359. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Steger is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,976. Median rent is $1,035/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Steger reports 409 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,441/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Steger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Steger has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population9,449
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density2,771/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,691
Per Capita$29,359
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$1,035
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$164,976
Housing Units4,426
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent409/100K
Property2,441/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault237/100K
Burglary473/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation705 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Steger was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% 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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