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Crown Point.
About
Life in Crown Point
If you're looking at Crown Point, you're essentially buying into a commuter suburb that's solidly middle-class and family-oriented. The median home price sits around $295,000 with rents averaging $1,485, which is reasonable for the Chicago metro area, though you're paying for proximity and stability rather than cutting-edge affordability. The real draw for many people is the commute situation: while most folks currently drive 29 minutes to work, South Shore Line rail access through Gary or East Chicago is available, and a new Munster/Dyer station opened in 2026 that will improve rail access for western Crown Point residents looking to reach Chicago.
Crown Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
+5.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from North Macedonia (Macedonia)
Who lives in Crown Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crown Point, the largest foreign-born group is from North Macedonia (Macedonia) (17.5%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.9%
of households
Married Couples
56.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Crown Point
In Crown Point, rent runs 40% above the IN average, and home values are 35% above the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,660
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $361,195 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above IN average
Unemployment in Crown Point
Unemployment in Crown Point is 0.7 percentage points higher than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Crown Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29 min avg
How Crown Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crown Point, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 73% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Crown Point runs 73% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
90.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
370.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Crown Point Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 31 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lake County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lake County, which includes Crown Point, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 31 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.0M |
| 2024 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.0M |
| 2022 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 25 | Flood | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lake County, county-wide
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lake County, which includes Crown Point, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
152
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Lake County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crown Point has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.9"
Annual Snowfall
26.6"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.33" |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 1.91" |
| Mar | 47°F | 27°F | 2.34" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.24" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.11" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.31" |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.27" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.27" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 3.56" |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.62" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.24" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crown Point
Crown Point has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Uchicago Medicine Northwest Indiana
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Neuro Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Pinnacle Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 2.6 mi away · Crown Point
Regional Mental Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Merrillville
St Mary Medical Center Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Hobart
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crown Point
Crown Point's student/teacher ratio is 18.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Crown Point (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 5,671 students · in-state tuition $8,675 · 51% graduate · median earnings $58,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,661 students · in-state tuition $8,424 · 41% graduate · median earnings $48,764 (10 yrs after entry)
College of Court Reporting Inc
15 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 175 students · in-state tuition $10,080 · 15% graduate · median earnings $45,758 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crown Point
Crown Point has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
20 mi awayPullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayPublic Libraries in Crown Point
Crown Point Community Public Library
122 North Main Street, Crown Point
Cities Near Crown Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Crown Point?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Crown Point FAQ
Is Crown Point, Indiana affordable?⌄
Crown Point's median rent is $1,485/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $101,686/year. Median home value is $294,800.
Is Crown Point, Indiana safe?⌄
Crown Point's violent crime rate was 91 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 370 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crown Point, Indiana?⌄
Crown Point has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crown Point, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Crown Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,485/month and median household income is $101,686/year. The median home value is $294,800. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crown Point, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Crown Point is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from