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East Chicago, Indiana, in Lake county, is 4 miles NE of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 18 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. Part of the surrounding Gary metro area, the city is not an isolated city. East Chicago is home to some 32,414 residents.
In East Chicago, about 36% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.
Approximately 63% of East Chicago is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then East Chicago is very American.
In 2000, East Chicago had a median family income of $31,778.
George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in East Chicago. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 45% of the housing in East Chicago was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. In East Chicago you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In East Chicago, 88% of commuters drive to work.
East Chicago strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing East Chicago to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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