Munster, IN

Munster, Indiana

Munster, Indiana, in Lake county, is 1 miles S of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 21 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The town is located in the Gary metropolitan area. Munster has a population of 21,511.

The People and Families of Munster

In Munster, about 65% of adults are married. Lots of Munster people are married off.

You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Munster had a median family income of $74,255. People in Munster generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Munster than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Munster gave more campaign money ($22,500) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Munster Housing

Owners occupy 89% of the housing units in Munster. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Munster, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Munster, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 4%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 6%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Munster, IN

Comparing Munster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Munster Almanac

Munster Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Munster Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Munster residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Munster Hospitals

HEARTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LLC
(Proprietary)
701 SUPERIOR AVE
(219) 924-1300
Emergency Service: Yes

COMMUNITY HOSPITAL,THE
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
901 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
(219) 836-1600
Emergency Service: No

Starbucks in Munster

Munster High Schools (2004)

MUNSTER HIGH SCHOOL
8808 COLUMBIA AVE
219-836-3200
Serves 1,388 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Munster Colleges

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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