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Lake Station, Indiana

Introduction to Lake Station, Indiana

Lake Station, Indiana, in Lake county, is 5 miles E of Gary, Indiana and 29 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city is conveniently located inside the Gary metropolitan area. There are an estimated 13,948 people in Lake Station.

Lake Station History

This area once served as a depot stop on the Detroit to Chicago railroad. It was initially named Lake Station by George Earle in 1852. The name, however, was changed to East Gary in 1908 to attract executives from the US Steel plant in Gary, Indiana. Urban decay and crime in Gary forced the residents to go back to the original name of "Lake Station" in 1977.

Lake Station and nearby Attractions

  • Deep River
  • Deep River Outdoor Recreation Center
  • Four Winds Park
  • Grand Boulevard Lake
  • Central Shopping Center

Things To Do In Lake Station

The city is host to some interesting local events and celebrations, like the Fuzz Follies, a car show that is organized annally at Riverview Park. The city has also been hosting The Heritage Days Festival since 2004. Both events are usually organized in the month of June. The Deep River and Grand Boulevard Lake are ideal places for relaxation, fishing and swimming. There are several parks in the city as well.

Lake Station Transportation

Gary/ Chicago International Airport is nearby.

Lake Station Higher Education

Ivy Tech State College, Indiana University and Purdue University offer courses for higher studies.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Lake Station Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 11%Lake Station Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lake Station Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Lake Station, IN

Comparing Lake Station 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population32
Female Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size810
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use69
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
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