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Crown Point, IN


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Crown Point, Indiana

Crown Point, Indiana, in Lake county, is 12 miles S of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 34 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The people of the city are in the Gary metropolitan area. Crown Point has a population of 19,806.

The People and Families of Crown Point

In Crown Point, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crown Point had a median family income of $64,274. Crown Point is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Crown Point isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Crown Point, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Crown Point residents, with $15,300. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Crown Point isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Crown Point Housing

In Crown Point, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Crown Point has higher property taxes than most places in Indiana, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Crown Point, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Crown Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCrown Point Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyCrown Point People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyCrown Point Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 6%Crown Point Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 9%Crown Point Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 10%Crown Point Low Rate of Poverty
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Crown Point Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 11%Crown Point College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Crown Point Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Crown Point, IN

Comparing Crown Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity59
Male Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use710
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents41
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime88

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