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Crime in Chesterton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Chesterton. Key points include:
There were 37 total crimes in Chesterton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Chesterton is 251.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Chesterton is 34.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Chesterton is 217.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Chesterton is -88.12% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Chesterton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Chesterton / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 37 | 251.7 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 34.0 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 34.0 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 32 | 217.7 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 27.2 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 25 | 170.1 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 20.4 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Chesterton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Chesterton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Chesterton is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Chesterton is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Chesterton is $340,855.
The median income in Chesterton is $91,060.
Chesterton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Chesterton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Chesterton | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 108 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Chesterton, IN Weather
The average high in Chesterton is 59.4° and the average low is 40.9°.
There are 75.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 36.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Chesterton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Chesterton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Chesterton
The current population in Chesterton is 14,446. The population has increased 9.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,446 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 14,326 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 14,191 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 14,045 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 13,884 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 14,119 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 13,899 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 14,052 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 13,912 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 14,124 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 13,894 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 13,514 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 13,571 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 13,529 | 2.9% |
| 2010 | 13,154 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Chesterton
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Chesterton is:
86.2% White with 12,447 White residents.
1.7% African American with 242 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 272 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.0% Two Or More with 583 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 902 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Chesterton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.2% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.7% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.2% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Chesterton
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Chesterton is 49.4% female with 7,129 female residents.
Chesterton is 50.6% male with 7,316 male residents.
| Gender | Chesterton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Chesterton for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Chesterton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Chesterton completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Chesterton completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Chesterton completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Chesterton completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Chesterton completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Chesterton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Chesterton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Chesterton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Chesterton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Chesterton, Indiana
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3.3% of households in Chesterton earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Chesterton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Chesterton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.3% of households in Chesterton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Chesterton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in Chesterton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Chesterton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.4% of households in Chesterton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.4% of households in Chesterton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.4% of households in Chesterton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Chesterton | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.3% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.4% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.4% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
