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East Chicago, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in East Chicago, IN (Lake County) — Census median home value $92,400, county listing prices down about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for East Chicago houses and the broader area.
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East Chicago, IN is in Lake County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in East Chicago and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 26,158, with a median household income of $41,071. Census data puts East Chicago houses at a median value of $92,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Lake County's current median listing price runs $304,900, down about 0.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
East Chicago housing market
East Chicago is in Lake County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in East Chicago and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$92,400
Population (Census ACS)
26,158
Median household income
$41,071
County price trend (2025)
3.15% 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
East Chicago market snapshot
Population
26,158
County
Lake County
Median Household Income
$41,071
Median Home Value (city)
$92,400
Median Listing Price (Lake County)
$304,900
Median Gross Rent
$820/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts East Chicago's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $92,400. Separately, Lake County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $304,900. 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
Lake County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.15% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
East Chicago has an estimated population of 26,158 and a median household income of $41,071, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
East Chicago's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 24% 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: Lake County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes East Chicago.
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Nearby communities include Whiting, Hammond, Gary, Highland, Munster, Griffith, Ross, Dyer, New Chicago, Schererville, Lake Station, Hobart, Merrillville, St. John, Crown Point, Winfield.
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Merrillville market data
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Crown Point market data
Nearby city · ~17.4 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ogden Dunes (~13.5 mi), Portage (~14.7 mi), Burns Harbor (~17.0 mi), Wheeler (~17.4 mi), South Haven (~17.8 mi), Salt Creek Commons (~18.7 mi), Dune Acres (~18.8 mi), Porter (~19.2 mi), Shorewood Forest (~20.4 mi), Lake Eliza (~20.6 mi), Chesterton (~20.8 mi), Aberdeen (~22.5 mi), Valparaiso (~23.8 mi), Beverly Shores (~24.6 mi), Hebron (~25.8 mi), Town of Pines (~26.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
East Chicago data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
26,158
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$92,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$41,071
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$820
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.15%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$304,900
Census place type
city
County
Lake County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
14.11 sq mi
Census GEOID
1819486
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in East Chicago
Schools
School City of Hammond — 17 schools, 11,505 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Lake addresses may be served by School City of Hammond, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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What are houses worth in East Chicago, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in East Chicago at $92,400. Lake County's current median listing price runs $304,900, down about 0.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in East Chicago, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in East Chicago, Census ACS data shows a median value of $92,400. Active listing prices in Lake County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in East Chicago, IN?
East Chicago houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Lake 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 East Chicago, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts East Chicago's population at approximately 26,158.
What's the median rent in East Chicago, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in East Chicago at approximately $820 per month.
What is the median household income in East Chicago, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in East Chicago at approximately $41,071.
Is the East Chicago housing market growing?
Lake County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.15% annual change in 2025.
Is East Chicago, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts East Chicago's median home value at about 2.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 24% 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 East Chicago, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest School City of Hammond for many East Chicago addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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