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Welcome to Chesterton, IN

The collective "Duneland" communities create an idyllic hometown atmosphere for residents who enjoy a location along the southern shore of beautiful Lake Michigan. Close proximity to Chicago and access to major highways attract businesses and residents to a suburban setting that offers every modem convenience. The Chesterton Medical Center of Porter Memorial Hospital provides efficient care for routine healthcare needs and many advanced services. The local artist’s studio and gallery enables talented individuals to display and market their creations to the public, including jewelry, dyed silk, paintings, photography, sculpture, and stained glass. Often called the "Gateway to the Dunes," these communities are home to fine antique shops, impressive galleries and museums, historic sites, and tranquil neighborhoods. Recreational opportunities are some of America's finest in state and federal preserves. Closer to home, the Duneland YMCA provides fitness opportunities, a daycare learning center, after-school care, preschool activities, sports leagues, swimming, teen programs, and martial arts. The Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve is a 167 –acre paradise in Chesterton that invites visitors to explore and appreciate nature. Chesterton is also home to an art gallery that showcases the work of more than 100 local artists.
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Previous quarter's home sale average by city. Click city to view homes for sale.

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Chesterton, IN35$150,724$154,893
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Crown Point, IN121$173,750$197,270
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Griffith, IN27$109,900$103,609
Hanna, IN1$165,000$165,000
Hebron, IN19$140,149$146,093
Hobart, IN63$108,000$116,596
Kouts, IN8$134,448$134,689
La Porte, IN82$101,514$120,610
Lake Station, IN27$53,324$78,961
Lakes of Four Seasons, IN121$173,750$197,270
Long Beach, IN53$101,170$137,122
Merrillville, IN87$105,937$112,593
Michiana Shores, IN53$101,170$137,122
Michigan City, IN53$101,170$137,122
New Buffalo, MI8$198,343$251,395
Ogden Dunes, IN57$118,690$137,091
Palmer, IN121$173,750$197,270
Portage, IN57$118,690$137,091
Porter, IN35$150,724$154,893
Trail Creek, IN53$101,170$137,122
Valparaiso, IN156$181,313$205,520
Wanatah, IN3$80,000$99,665
Westville, IN12$145,512$164,600
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Population

Total Population12,013
Population Density1,295 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population6,069
Male Population5,944
Population Change since 1990↑ 20% Increase
Population Change since 2000↑ 14% Increase

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public CollegeCommonwealth Business College
Distance10 miles
Nearest 4-Year Public CollegePurdue Univ North Central
Distance8 miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households4,778
Family Households3,211
Average Family Size3.11
Average Household Income$76,530
Median Household Income$62,662
Income Change since 1990↑ 215976% Increase
Income Change since 2000↑ 16% Increase

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 Risk0.56
Crime Risk (County)0.27
Personal Crime Risk (County)0.30
Murder Crime Risk (County)0.42
Rape Crime Risk (County)0.18
Robbery Crime Risk (County)0.35
Assault Crime Risk (County)0.63
Property Crime Risk (County)0.48
Burglary Crime Risk (County)0.86
Larceny Crime Risk (County)0.46
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County)0.50

Climate

Average July High Temperature81.5 °F
Average January Low Temperature15.0 °F
Annual Precipitation37.9 inches
Air Pollution Index104% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate7.00%
Nearest AirportGary/chicago International
Distance18 miles
Nearest Major Sports TeamChicago White Sox
Distance33 miles
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Grades: 7 - 8

Chesterton Middle School651 W Morgan Ave

Grades: 9 - 12

Chesterton High School2125 S 11th St

Grades: K - 6

Bailly Elementary School800 S 5th St
Brummitt Elementary School2500 Indian Boundary Rd
Liberty Elementary School50-1 W 900 N
Newton Yost Elementary School100 W Beam St

Grades: Other

Chesterton Montessori School270 E Burdick Rd
Discovery Charter School800 Canonie Dr
Fairhaven Baptist Academy86 E Oak Hill Rd
Liberty Intermediate School50 W  900 N
St Patrick School640 N Calumet Rd
Westchester Intermediate School1050 S 5th St
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AIR TRAVEL

Bodin Airport-in70Po Box 991

ART AND MUSEUMS

Indiana Dunes Natl Visitor Ctr1215 N State Road 49
Westchester Twp History Museum700 W Porter Ave

BANKS

1st Source Bank1500 S Calumet Rd
1st Source Bank800 Indian Boundary Rd
American Trust & Savings100 W Us Highway 20
Centier Bank103 Broadway
Centier Bank104 Grant Ave
Centier Bank1600 S Calumet Rd
Chase151 Indiana St
Chase109 Broadway
Fifth Third Bank302 Broadway
First State Bank Of Porter429 N Calumet Rd
Harris Bank502 E 1100 N
Horizon Bank423 Roosevelt St
La Porte Savings Bank851 Indian Boundary Rd
Standard Bank & Trust Co552 Indian Boundary Rd
Tcf Bank747 Indian Boundary Rd

EMERGENCY SERVICES

Burns Harbor Fire Dept1240 W North Boo Rd # 2
Burns Harbor Fire Dept308 Navajo Trl
Chesterton Fire Dept702 Broadway

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