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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 31,739
Population Density 2,650 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 16,567
Male Population 15,172
Median Age 31.06 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 61%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SAWYER COLLEGE
Distance to SAWYER COLLEGE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College CALUMET COLL OF ST JOSEPH
Distance to CALUMET COLL OF ST JOSEPH 3 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 11,351
Family Households 7,022
Average Family Size 3.78
Average Household Income $42,155
Median Household Income $31,362
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 61%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 2.79
Total Crime Risk (County) 2.01
Personal Crime Risk (County) 1.86
Murder Risk (County) 3.30
Rape Risk (County) 1.34
Robbery Risk 1.67
Assault Risk (County) 1.87
Property Risk (County) 1.78
Burglary Risk (County) 1.32
Larceny Risk (County) 1.33
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 2.29

Environment

Average July High Temperature 83.9° F
Average January Low Temperature 13.9° F
Annual Precipitation 38.02 inches
Air Pollution Index 103% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
Distance to CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL 18 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Distance to CHICAGO WHITE SOX 16 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
WEST SIDE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 94001 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
JOSEPH L BLOCK JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL7 - 92700 CARDINAL DR, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121100 W COLUMBUS DR, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
EAST CHICAGO URBAN ENTERPRISEK - 51402 E CHICAGO AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
CARRIE GOSCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6455 E 148TH ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
EUGENE FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 63551 BLOCK AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
WILLIAM MCKINLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 64825 MAGOUN AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
GEORGE WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 61401 E 144TH ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BENJAMIN HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 64411 MAGOUN AVE, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62400 CARDINAL DR, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
INDIANA HARBOR CATH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 63916 PULASKI ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 62001 E 135TH ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
ST STANISLAUS SCHOOLK - 84930 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSCENTIER BANK4725 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSCITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK2121 E COLUMBUS DR # 3 EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSCITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK4740 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSHARRIS BANK2409 E 141ST ST EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSNATIONAL CITY BANK3701 MAIN ST EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSNATIONAL CITY BANK4715 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSPEOPLES BANK SB4901 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
BANKSSTANDARD BANK & TRUST4518 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
GOLFMAC ARTHUR GOLF COURSE139TH ST & INDIANAPOLIS BLVD EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
HOSPITALSGEMINUS HEAD START XXI900 SHELL ST EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
HOSPITALSREGENCY HOSPITAL4321 FIR ST EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
HOSPITALSST CATHERINE HOSPITAL4321 FIR ST EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
46312213$85,120$88,951
Displaying 1-10 of 35 in $5-200k range
Nice, roomy home in Prairie Park Subdivision of East Chicago. 3 bedrooms with parquet hardwood floors. 1 full bath and 2- 3/4 baths. Open concept throughout this home. Limestone fireplace, 2 car attached garage with stairway that leads to a full basement, all on a larger than average lot. (This home requires some updating and is being sold as is.)
 2012 Cardinal Dr
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$175,000

Beautiful all brick ranch home in the quiet Prairie Park subdivision of East Chicago. 3 bedrooms,3 bathrooms, large living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, hardwood floors in bedrooms. Full basement with plenty of space for additional rooms. Detached brick 2 car garage and a nice yard. This is one of the nicer homes in the area.
 4222 Hidalgo Ln
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$165,000

Seller just reduced! Well maintained one owner home. Huge living room, dining room open concept. Newer windows,large master bedroom, spacious family room, and large extra room with closet can be an additional 4th bedroom oroffice computer area. Lower level has 3/4 bath and finished laundry area,home has big back yard that is fenced in. There is also a cement patio for the family cook outs. The 2.5 garage has a newer door and opener. Newer steel exterior doors. Sellers are providing a 1 Year Home Warranty.
 2645 East Cardinal Dr
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$147,000

Nice brick house completely upgraded. 3 Bedroom and 1 bath in main floor. Possible 2-3 rooms in the attic (not finished). Also more room on basement for another 1-2 bedrooms (Bsmt not finished but very clean and dry).
 5130 Ruth St
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$129,900

Nice ranch style home, finished basement in Prairie Park subdivision. Just minutes from Cline Ave. and 80/94. Close to train station (South Shore). Covered front porch. Large living room, HW floors under carpet. All new windows throughout house. All 3 bedrooms have HW floors under carpet, finished rec room in basement and 4th bedroom and second kitchen. Fenced back yard. Large 2+ car garage 1 year Home Warranty to buyer at closing.
 2309 St. Joseph Dr
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$129,900

All brick ranch with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Full basement. 2 car garage. Great location near Kosclusko Park.
 1303 Kosciusko
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$127,000

HUGE REDUCTION !!! Very WELL CARED for ALL BRICK, related living, or 2 Unit Multi-Unit spacious home. Home has 2 levels, main and lower..with separate entrances. Each level is very spacious, Main level has 3 large bedrooms, large kitchen and bath. Lower level has the same, but only 2 large bedrooms. A laundry room is on lower lever and home has 2 new furnaces, central air, some newer carpet, and bath and kitchen flooring. This home is set up for all separate utilities, to be used as a 2 unit, but owners never rented..just used for related living. This home is solid and very well built with large back yard and patio, 2 car brick garage. Totally fenced in yard and alarm system. Close to shopping, churhces and schools. Great oppourtunity for related living, or live in one unit and rent out the other !!! See pictures.
 4331 Olcott Ave
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$125,000

This freshly painted ranch home on a corner lot is located near the South Shore Train Station. The eat-in kitchen has lots of cabinets and the stove and refrigerator stay with the purchase.The bathroom has beenremodeled with a bathfitter tub & enclosure, new vanity, counter top and medicine cabinet. The vinyl replacement windows have aluminum storm windows. There is a large family room in the basement and closets for storage as well as a laundry room with appliances that stay. The home has a sprinkling system, fenced rear yard and a 2 car garage with an opener.
 5536 Reading Ave
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$113,900

If you're looking for an updated home that still maintains it's classic charm, this home is for you! The spacious covered front porch welcomes you into the main level that was remodeled in 2006. The kitchen and bathroom were completely remodeled with cabinets, counter tops, fixtures and ceramic flooring. The living room, dining room and all 3 bedrooms had berber carpeting installed in 2006 also. In the basement, a large rec room and office were finished in 2007. Newer windows on main floor. New furnace in 2008. The 2 car garage has a new overhead door with remote control. This is definitely a must see!
 1116 West 143rd St
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$105,000

Nice house corner lot. 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, finished basement with 2 bedrooms, family room, laundry room, covered porch and 2 car garage.
 4748 Northcote
 East Chicago, IN 46312
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$102,900
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