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Chesterton, Indiana, in Porter county, is 14 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 34 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town is conveniently located inside the Gary metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,488 people in Chesterton.
In Chesterton, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Chesterton had a median family income of $66,239. Chesterton has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Chesterton living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($14,157) in Chesterton. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 69% of housing in Chesterton is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Chesterton, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Chesterton, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Chesterton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Chesterton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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