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Chesterton, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Chesterton, IN (Porter County) — Census median home value $280,400, county listing prices up about 2.4% over the past year. Market data for Chesterton houses and the broader area.
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Chesterton, IN is in Porter County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Chesterton and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 14,326, with a median household income of $88,536. Census data puts Chesterton houses at a median value of $280,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Porter County's current median listing price runs $422,450, up about 2.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Chesterton housing market
Chesterton is in Porter County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Chesterton and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$280,400
Population (Census ACS)
14,326
Median household income
$88,536
County price trend (2025)
3.63% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Chesterton market snapshot
Population
14,326
County
Porter County
Median Household Income
$88,536
Median Home Value (city)
$280,400
Median Listing Price (Porter County)
$422,450
Median Gross Rent
$1,145/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chesterton's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $280,400. Separately, Porter County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $422,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Porter County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.63% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Chesterton has an estimated population of 14,326 and a median household income of $88,536, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Chesterton's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Porter County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Chesterton.
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Nearby communities include Porter, Burns Harbor, Dune Acres, South Haven, Portage, Ogden Dunes, Beverly Shores, Salt Creek Commons, Town of Pines, Valparaiso, Wheeler, Shorewood Forest, Aberdeen, Lake Eliza, Malden, Boone Grove.
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Census & home facts
Chesterton data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
14,326
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$280,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$88,536
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,145
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.63%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$422,450
Census place type
town
County
Porter County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.41 sq mi
Census GEOID
1812412
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Chesterton
Schools
Portage Township Schools — 11 schools, 6,742 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Porter addresses may be served by Portage Township Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Chesterton FAQ
What are houses worth in Chesterton, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Chesterton at $280,400. Porter County's current median listing price runs $422,450, up about 2.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Chesterton, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Chesterton, Census ACS data shows a median value of $280,400. Active listing prices in Porter County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Chesterton, IN?
Chesterton houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Porter County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Chesterton, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Chesterton's population at approximately 14,326.
What's the median rent in Chesterton, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Chesterton at approximately $1,145 per month.
What is the median household income in Chesterton, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Chesterton at approximately $88,536.
Is the Chesterton housing market growing?
Porter County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.63% annual change in 2025.
Is Chesterton, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Chesterton's median home value at about 3.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Chesterton, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Portage Township Schools for many Chesterton addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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