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Hebron, IN


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Hebron, Indiana

Hebron, Indiana, in Porter county, is 20 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The town is in the Gary area. There are 3,596 residents in Hebron.

The People and Families of Hebron

In Hebron, about 60% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Hebron.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hebron had a median family income of $52,036. Most of the residents of Hebron tend to have good incomes. The town is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. People say that Hebron is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Hebron folks tended to give their money ($500) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Hebron Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Hebron that were owner-occupied was 70%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Hebron, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Hebron, 96% of commuters drive to work. The town offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyHebron Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hebron Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Hebron Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hebron Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hebron Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Hebron, IN

Comparing Hebron 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
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home22
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Affordability of Rents22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime54

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