East Chicago, Indiana
Among the top 8% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 68% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 73% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 11% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US places
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for violent crime
East Chicago is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 26,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, monthly owner costs, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on air quality and violent crime.
Official websiteeastchicago.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.1 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$85k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$779better than 69% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 78% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.15%better than 41% of US places
Income Tax4.70%better than 58% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.48%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment6.5%better than 28% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.3 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.6 inbetter than 37% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk46.1better than 75% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 10% of US places
School Quality57.4better than 49% of US places
Violent Crime2575/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2305/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Community
Population26,36395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.026th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.7098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)6.9%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)37.9%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)54.8%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.3%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 70% of US places
Walkability7.9/20better than 72% of US places
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access69.9%better than 14% of US places
Amenities Nearby48.93better than 39% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is East Chicago an affordable place to live?
- East Chicago is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in East Chicago?
- The median home value in East Chicago is $85k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in East Chicago?
- Median household income in East Chicago is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in East Chicago?
- Median gross rent in East Chicago is $779 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is East Chicago safe?
- East Chicago is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2575/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2305/100k.
- What is the weather like in East Chicago?
- East Chicago averages 76°F in July and 26°F in January, with 40.3 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in East Chicago?
- Public-school quality in East Chicago is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in East Chicago?
- The average one-way commute in East Chicago is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)