Living in Chesterton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chesterton · Census data 2020–2024
Chesterton has 14,446 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $91,060 (27% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $300,900, the median rent is $1,274/month.
Chesterton at a glance
- Population
- 14,446
- Median age
- 38.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $91,060State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $300,900State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,274/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Chesterton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Chesterton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chesterton the median home value is $300,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,274 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,791 a month in housing costs.
Chesterton median household income
The median household income in Chesterton is $91,060 and the income per person is $50,086. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Chesterton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,317
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.37
Chesterton demographics
- Population
- 14,446
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 6,004
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chesterton ›
Education in Chesterton
42.5% of adults 25 and older in Chesterton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chesterton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Chesterton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton | 14,446 | $91,060 | $300,900 | $1,274 |
| Porter | 5,217 | $74,542 | $267,700 | $1,026 |
| Burns Harbor | 2,155 | $98,500 | $241,500 | $1,458 |
| Dune Acres | 293 | $163,333 | $809,200 | — |
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,231 |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,140 | $117,000 | $492,300 | — |
| Beverly Shores | 650 | $119,948 | $606,900 | $1,675 |
| Salt Creek Commons | 1,843 | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,388 |
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What is the median household income in Chesterton, IN?
The median household income in Chesterton is $91,060, 27% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chesterton?
The median home value in Chesterton is $300,900, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Chesterton?
The median gross rent in Chesterton is $1,274 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Chesterton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values 38% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Chesterton?
The median age in Chesterton is 38.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Chesterton?
The average commute to work in Chesterton is 26 minutes; 20.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chesterton?
The unemployment rate in Chesterton is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chesterton?
42.5% of adults in Chesterton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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