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Griffith, IN


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Griffith, Indiana

Introduction to Griffith, Indiana

Griffith, Indiana, in Lake county, is 5 miles SE of Hammond, Indiana and 25 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town is conveniently located inside the Gary metropolitan area and has an estimated population of 17,334.

Griffith History

Mathias and Anna Miller were among the first European settlers in the present day town of Griffith. Other settlers included Peter Govert, the Walters family, Peter Young, the Grimmer family, and the Beiriger family. Elmer and Jay Dwiggins are the two developers who are known as the 'town founders'. The area was named after Benjamin Griffith, a railroad engineer. Griffith was incorporated as a town in 1904, and the first town board meeting was held on November 19, 1904. The Griffith Public school system was established in 1912.

Griffith and Nearby Attractions

  • Lake Michigan
  • Griffith Historical Society and Museum
  • Balmoral Race Track
  • Oak Ridge Prairie County Park
  • Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
  • Sears Tower

Things To Do In Griffith

Griffith has numerous public parks, including Central Park, Franklin Fields Park, Cheever Park and Sheppard Park. Golfers can enjoy a round at Griffith Golf Center. Those interested could visit the Griffith Branch Lake County Public Library and the Griffith Historical Society and Museum to explore the history of the town. A day of fun with family and friends may be spent at Shedd Aquarium, Deep River Waterpark, or Lincoln Park Zoo.

Griffith Transportation

Gary/ Chicago Airport is nearby.

Griffith Higher Education

The closest colleges to Griffith include Calumet College of Saint Joseph, South Suburban College, Indiana University Northwest, and Purdue University Calumet.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGriffith Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGriffith Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Griffith Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Griffith People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Griffith Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Griffith Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 11%Griffith Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Griffith, IN

Comparing Griffith 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
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men810
Male Share of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population55
Senior Citizens32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built58
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Rents41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime55
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