Chesterton, Indiana

Population 13,571

Chesterton is located in Porter County, IN. The population is 13,571, making Chesterton the 3rd largest city in Porter County.

There are 7 public schools in Chesterton with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Chesterton is low , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chesterton is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chesterton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chesterton include Porter, Westchester Township and Liberty Township.

Chesterton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.7%

Crime Rate

61.64% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 65
  • Violent Crimes: 65
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 108
  • Property Crime: 897
  • Larceny Theft: 725

Registered Offenders

78.24% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Chesterton
  • 2.95 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

65 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 56

Unemployment

Moderate 3.3%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Chesterton, IN and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Chesterton's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
3 Private Schools

Chesterton Montessori School

Duneland Montessori Academy

St Patrick Elementary School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Chesterton, IN

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27 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Chesterton, IN issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 27 permits, 25 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chesterton, IN issued 54 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $677
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,023
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,267
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,427

Zip Codes

46304 46368 46385

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Environmental Hazards

65 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Chesterton, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Chesterton, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Chesterton, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.9°
  • April 49.77°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 70.16°
  • July 74.03°
  • August 71.76°
  • September 64.08°
  • October 53.02°
  • November 41.35°
  • December 29.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chesterton, IN

Earthquakes
Chesterton, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chesterton, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chesterton, IN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chesterton, IN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chesterton, IN: $72,643

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chesterton is 3.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.53%
White Collar - 57.47%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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4 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Chesterton, IN

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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