Living in Munster, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Munster · Census data 2020–2024
Munster has 23,733 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $110,187 (53% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $334,300, the median rent is $1,507/month.
Munster at a glance
- Population
- 23,733
- Median age
- 45State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $110,187State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $334,300State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,507/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Munster a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Munster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Munster the median home value is $334,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,507 per month, which is 29.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,827 a month in housing costs.
Munster median household income
The median household income in Munster is $110,187 and the income per person is $57,382. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Munster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,814
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.47
Munster demographics
- Population
- 23,733
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 9,471
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Munster ›
Education in Munster
49.9% of adults 25 and older in Munster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Munster
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Munster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munster | 23,733 | $110,187 | $334,300 | $1,507 |
| Highland | 23,680 | $78,062 | $233,300 | $1,230 |
| Lansing | 28,284 | $75,569 | $177,000 | $1,268 |
| Lynwood | 9,083 | $85,237 | $218,000 | $1,368 |
| Dyer | 16,400 | $107,159 | $322,200 | $1,225 |
| Calumet City | 35,100 | $55,369 | $145,200 | $1,177 |
| Griffith | 16,273 | $76,636 | $210,100 | $1,235 |
| Ford Heights | 1,331 | $36,053 | $66,300 | $1,056 |
| Hammond | 76,768 | $55,504 | $159,900 | $1,134 |
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What is the median household income in Munster, IN?
The median household income in Munster is $110,187, 53% 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 Munster?
The median home value in Munster is $334,300, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Munster?
The median gross rent in Munster is $1,507 per month, about 29.7% of household income.
Is Munster, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
What is the median age in Munster?
The median age in Munster is 45 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Munster?
The average commute to work in Munster is 28 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Munster?
The unemployment rate in Munster is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Munster?
49.9% of adults in Munster 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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