Lake County
Indiana · 45 cities and towns · Population 497,682
Lake County Overview
| Population | 497,682 |
| State | Indiana |
| FIPS Code | 18089 |
| Cities & Towns | 45 |
| Median Household Income | $66,375 ▲ 77% vs US avg |
| Median Home Value | $195,100 ▼ 31% vs US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.72% ▲ 19% vs US avg |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.69% ▲ 26% vs US avg |
All Cities in Lake County (45)
| # | City | Population | Income | Home Value | Rent | Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond | 77,098 | $53,950 | $141,700 | $1,089 | 736.0 |
| 2 | Gary | 68,604 | $37,380 | $85,300 | $975 | 1,346.6 |
| 3 | Merrillville | 36,343 | $64,791 | $194,000 | $1,304 | 93.6 |
| 4 | Calumet City | 35,253 | $53,991 | $133,600 | $1,138 | - |
| 5 | Crown Point | 34,042 | $95,757 | $272,800 | $1,369 | 88.1 |
| 6 | Hobart | 29,646 | $71,680 | $203,400 | $1,174 | 143.3 |
| 7 | Schererville | 29,627 | $86,020 | $294,600 | $1,224 | 121.4 |
| 8 | Lansing | 28,415 | $71,805 | $168,500 | $1,271 | 391.8 |
| 9 | Chicago Heights | 26,938 | $57,479 | $149,900 | $1,035 | 1,232.5 |
| 10 | East Chicago | 26,158 | $41,071 | $92,400 | $820 | 826.1 |
| 11 | Highland | 23,749 | $76,219 | $219,500 | $1,202 | 98.4 |
| 12 | Munster | 23,733 | $105,764 | $312,000 | $1,480 | 51.0 |
| 13 | St. John | 21,639 | $127,449 | $370,800 | $971 | 24.2 |
| 14 | South Holland | 21,016 | $87,378 | $201,200 | $1,914 | 336.8 |
| 15 | Dolton | 20,979 | $58,706 | $140,500 | $1,399 | - |
| 16 | Harvey | 19,831 | $41,091 | $86,100 | $968 | 706.0 |
| 17 | Homewood | 19,471 | $96,522 | $210,500 | $1,422 | 180.6 |
| 18 | Dyer | 16,400 | $101,183 | $288,700 | $1,182 | 12.3 |
| 19 | Griffith | 16,228 | $76,009 | $200,400 | $1,154 | 179.9 |
| 20 | Cedar Lake | 14,686 | $79,177 | $259,900 | $1,209 | 65.7 |
| 21 | Lake Station | 13,109 | $56,306 | $124,800 | $1,115 | - |
| 22 | Lowell | 10,911 | $83,125 | $236,900 | $1,222 | 26.3 |
| 23 | Sauk Village | 9,724 | $56,946 | $101,900 | $1,504 | 438.0 |
| 24 | Steger | 9,449 | $59,691 | $134,100 | $1,035 | 315.6 |
| 25 | Lynwood | 9,047 | $76,619 | $213,700 | $1,151 | - |
| 26 | Glenwood | 8,620 | $71,376 | $182,900 | $1,639 | 220.9 |
| 27 | Crete | 8,382 | $97,984 | $209,100 | $1,283 | 169.1 |
| 28 | Winfield | 7,501 | $128,980 | $401,200 | $1,981 | - |
| 29 | Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,338 | $116,778 | $300,500 | $2,102 | - |
| 30 | Ross | 6,740 | $53,824 | $114,600 | $1,085 | - |
| 31 | Beecher | 4,837 | $101,957 | $241,400 | $1,065 | 64.1 |
| 32 | Whiting | 4,554 | $65,433 | $204,800 | $1,033 | 356.7 |
| 33 | Burnham | 3,978 | $55,708 | $146,400 | $1,183 | - |
| 34 | South Chicago Heights | 3,934 | $56,250 | $136,000 | $1,105 | 238.1 |
| 35 | Hebron | 3,712 | $72,282 | $172,400 | $924 | - |
| 36 | New Chicago | 2,348 | $54,700 | $118,900 | $1,090 | - |
| 37 | Thornton | 1,876 | $61,111 | $146,600 | $1,099 | 178.7 |
| 38 | Ford Heights | 1,587 | $34,323 | $48,000 | $924 | - |
| 39 | Lake Dalecarlia | 1,421 | $115,588 | $313,200 | - | - |
| 40 | Phoenix | 1,284 | $25,703 | $86,300 | $1,010 | 62.4 |
| 41 | East Hazel Crest | 1,122 | $57,000 | $168,800 | $1,453 | 82.4 |
| 42 | Plum Valley | 542 | $213,084 | $268,600 | - | - |
| 43 | Leroy | 278 | - | - | - | - |
| 44 | Schneider | 207 | $67,083 | $154,500 | $1,063 | - |
| 45 | Eagle Lake | 164 | - | - | - | - |
Nearby Counties
| County | State | Population | Income | Home Value | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will County | IL | 696,774 | $103,678 | $283,600 | 17 mi |
| Porter County | IN | 173,355 | $82,915 | $242,300 | 19 mi |
| Jasper County | IN | 33,045 | $77,777 | $190,700 | 25 mi |
| Cook County | IL | 5,225,367 | $78,304 | $293,700 | 28 mi |
| Kankakee County | IL | 107,421 | $65,489 | $176,800 | 31 mi |
| LaPorte County | IN | 112,215 | $66,854 | $166,200 | 39 mi |
| DuPage County | IL | 930,559 | $107,035 | $361,700 | 39 mi |
| Newton County | IN | 13,829 | $63,673 | $147,900 | 42 mi |