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Munster, IN


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Munster, IN

Comparing Munster 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Racial Diversity710
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work67
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime65

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