Schererville, Indiana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 63% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 65% of US places
- top 16% for airport distance
- bottom 4% for air quality
Schererville is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 30,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and cost of living. It rates lower on commute time and air quality.
Official websiteschererville.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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75%42%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.4 in2.2 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$80k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 73% of US places
Home Value$281k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 56% 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 burden10.21%better than 44% of US places
Unemployment4.5%better than 44% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.5 in43rd 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 Days88 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk56.4better than 63% of US places
Air Quality56 AQIbetter than 4% of US places
School Quality44.8better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime473/100kbetter than 67% of US places
Property Crime1694/100kbetter than 26% of US places
Community
Population29,57395th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.460th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3973rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1517th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.3%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.2%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 20% of US places
Walkability7.3/20better than 64% of US places
Airport Distance27 mibetter than 84% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.2%better than 77% of US places
Amenities Nearby44.97better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Schererville an affordable place to live?
- Schererville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Schererville?
- The median home value in Schererville is $281k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Schererville?
- Median household income in Schererville is $80k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Schererville?
- Median gross rent in Schererville is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Schererville safe?
- Schererville is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 473/100k (better than 67%). Property crime is 1694/100k.
- What is the weather like in Schererville?
- Schererville averages 75°F in July and 26°F in January, with 39.5 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Schererville?
- Public-school quality in Schererville is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Schererville?
- The average one-way commute in Schererville is 31 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)