Chesterton, IN
Living in Chesterton
Bikeability31
Walkability19
Commute43
Public Transit31
Affordability66
Public Safety95
Airports85
Hospitals62
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+965 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
32%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$74kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office18%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$190kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$769Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas92%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chesterton
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5
Property Crime in Chesterton
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 15 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chesterton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chesterton, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chesterton, IN
Chesterton Montessori School
2 miles, E
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
6 miles, SW
Nativity of Our Savior School
7 miles, W
Montessori Academy of Valparaiso
8 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Chesterton, IN
Valparaiso University
10 miles, S
Indiana University-Northwest
15 miles, W
DeVry University-Indiana
17 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
22 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chesterton, IN
Porter Regional Hospital
3 miles, S
Porter-Starke Services Inc
8 miles, S
Franciscan St Anthony Health-Michigan City
9 miles, NE
St Mary Medical Center Inc
12 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Chesterton, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
38 miles, W
South Bend International Airport
39 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
51 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
89 miles, NE