Hammond, IN
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-12-15

Living In Hammond, Indiana Summary

Life in Hammond research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Hammond over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Hammond:

  • The population in Hammond is 77,390.

  • The median home value in Hammond is $158,375.

  • The median income in Hammond is $52,368.

  • The cost of living in Hammond is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Hammond is $1,006.

  • The unemployment rate in Hammond is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Hammond is 19.9%.

  • The average high in Hammond is 59.7° and the average low is 42.5°.

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Hammond SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
8
Diversity
10
Safety
N/A
Amenities
9.5
Education
4
Commute
7
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Hammond, IN Crime Report

Crime in Hammond summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Hammond. Key points include:

  • There were 3,068 total crimes in Hammond in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 4,017.5 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 670.5 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Hammond is 3,347.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Hammond is 72.86% above the national average.

3,068
Total Crimes
72.86%
Above National Average

Crime In Hammond Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Hammond
/ 100k People
Indiana
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 3,068 4,017.5 2,140.9 2,324.2
Violent Crime 512 670.5 357.7 369.8
Murder 15 19.6 7.5 6.3
Robbery 123 161.1 62.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 346 453.1 253.0 268.2
Property Crime 2,556 3,347.0 1,783.2 1,954.4
Burglary 265 347.0 280.4 269.8
Larceny 2,049 2,683.1 1,274.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 242 316.9 228.5 282.7

Hammond, IN Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Hammond summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Hammond. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Hammond is 95 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Hammond is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Hammond is $158,375.

  • The median income in Hammond is $52,368.

95
Hammond's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Hammond Comparison Table

Living Expense Hammond Indiana National Average
Overall 95 91 100
Services 105 94 100
Groceries 103 96 100
Health 115 101 100
Housing 59 77 100
Transportation 124 95 100
Utilities 95 106 100

Hammond, IN Weather

  • The average high in Hammond is 59.7° and the average low is 42.5°.

  • There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 37.4 inches of precipitation each year with 31.0 inches of snow.

StatHammond
Average Annual High59.7
Average Annual Low42.5
Annual Precipitation Days73.8
Average Annual Precipitation37.4
Average Annual Snowfall31.0
59.7°
Average High
73.8°
Days of Rain

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4 Reviews & Comments About Hammond

Overall User Rating
3.0
/5
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HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-07 17:11:31.804471

South Hammond and Northern Hammond/Robertsdale are decent areas to live. Most of the people that talk down on the city are people that don't live here. I wouldn't recommend living in Central Hammond, or Hessville but crime happens everywhere. If you're comparing Hammond to Gary you clearly have never been to either. Hammond is mostly just inconsistent. You can have a few good blocks and then have one or two blocks that are a bit suspect. Stop being ignorant about where people live without actually doing research.

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HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-30 04:47:37.443174

I have lived here for over 15 years and have seen significant improvements in school and crime the past 4 years. The police now have a Blue net that helps them deal with a lot of the criminals coming from the 2 worst cities to share a border with E.C. and Gary. This city has a extremely great support for the elderly and they have a great college bound program for students of property owners.

Favorite thing about Hammond is the great variety of things to eat and vast community events that include the whole family along with some great bike trails.


HomeSnacks User - 2019-05-03 16:09:59.395718

I moved my young family here 8 years ago from Wrigleyville in Chicago. We could live anywhere but chose to live in one of Hammond's 5 historic districts. Neighbors have been wonderful, the city is on top of everything and if you have a complaint they listen and act.

There are so many wonderful things happening here, from the Sportsplex, indoor ice rinks, Pavilion, Lost Marsh golf course and clubhouse, Marina, bike paths, Towle Theater, Purdue University, Horseshoe Casino, being so close to Chicago, South Shore Train, breweries, 18th St just was voted best Brewery by USA Today, distillery, Oxbow Lansing and Marina District shopping, Cabelas, new high school, College Bound Scholarship etc... I feel very safe here, crime happens everywhere!


HomeSnacks User -

Well I live in Hammond and it s***s its next to gary

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Hammond Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Hammond

The current population in Hammond is 77,390. The population has decreased -4.8% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2022 77,390 0.4%
2021 77,071 -1.0%
2020 77,827 -0.7%
2019 78,349 -0.8%
2018 78,983 -0.8%
2017 79,585 -0.7%
2016 80,122 -0.7%
2015 80,658 -0.6%
2014 81,116 -0.2%
2013 81,312 -

Race / Ethnicity in Hammond

White
34.4% (26,587)
African American
22.0% (17,046)
American Indian
0.3% (199)
Asian
1.0% (776)
Hawaiian
0.0% (15)
Other
0.3% (269)
Two Or More
1.6% (1,243)
Hispanic
40.4% (31,255)

Hammond is:

  • 34.4% White with 26,587 White residents.

  • 22.0% African American with 17,046 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 199 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 776 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 15 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 269 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 1,243 Two Or More residents.

  • 40.4% Hispanic with 31,255 Hispanic residents.

Race Hammond IN USA
White 34.4% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 22.0% 9.3% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 40.4% 7.5% 18.7%

Gender in Hammond

Female
50.9% (39,355)
Male
49.1% (38,035)
  • Hammond is 50.9% female with 39,355 female residents.

  • Hammond is 49.1% male with 38,035 male residents.

Gender Hammond IN USA
Female 50.9% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.6% 49.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Hammond for adults over 25

  • 7.0% of adults in Hammond completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Hammond completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Hammond completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Hammond completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Hammond completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Hammond completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Hammond completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hammond completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Hammond completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
7.0% (5,417)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (6,965)
High School / GED
41.0% (31,729)
Some College
20.0% (15,478)
Associate's Degree
8.0% (6,191)
Bachelor's Degree
11.0% (8,512)
Master's Degree
4.0% (3,095)
Professional Degree
0.0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Hammond IN USA
< 9th Grade 7.0% 3.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 41.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 20.0% 20.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 8.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 11.0% 18.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Hammond, Indiana

  • 8.4% of households in Hammond earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Hammond earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Hammond earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.4% of households in Hammond earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Hammond earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Hammond earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Hammond earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Hammond earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Hammond earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Hammond earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
8.4% (651,333)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (338,587)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.4% (724,904)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.4% (729,651)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.3% (1,259,420)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.5% (1,432,142)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.1% (1,166,334)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.7% (979,900)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (257,632)
$200,000 or more
2.6% (199,091)
Income Hammond IN USA
Less than $10,000 8.4% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% 7.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.4% 8.4% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.3% 12.5% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.5% 18.0% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.1% 14.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.7% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 7.2% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.6% 6.7% 11.4%

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