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Cedar Lake, Indiana, in Lake county, is 15 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 36 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The town is conveniently located inside the Gary metropolitan area. There are an estimated 9,279 people in Cedar Lake.
In Cedar Lake, about 59% of adults are married.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Cedar Lake than in most places.
In 2000, Cedar Lake had a median family income of $50,431.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Cedar Lake. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 74% of housing in Cedar Lake is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Property taxes are a bit high in Cedar Lake, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Cedar Lake, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Cedar Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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