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Trail Creek, 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 2,296.
In Trail Creek, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Trail Creek, at least compared to other towns of its size.
In 2000, Trail Creek had a median family income of $51,098. The typical family in Trail Creek is better off than most in Indiana. The town has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Trail Creek have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Trail Creek.
Trail Creek has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 93% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Trail Creek, 95% of commuters drive to work. In Trail Creek, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The town can boast better commuting than most places.
Trail Creek strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Trail Creek to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
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| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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