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Long Beach, Indiana, in La Porte county, is 26 miles E of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 42 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The town contains a population of approximately 1,559.
In Long Beach, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Long Beach, at least compared to other towns of its size.
The town boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Long Beach had a median family income of $84,532. The typical family in Long Beach is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Long Beach. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Long Beach. In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Long Beach favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Long Beach.
Long Beach has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 95% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Long Beach, 87% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Long Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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|---|---|---|
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
Comparing Long Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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