Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Chesterton, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,259
Population
15,978
Renter Mix
26% Rent
Timeless Midwestern personality in the heart of Duneland
Suburb
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Commuter
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Lake
Chesterton is a small suburban town located about halfway between Gary and Michigan City alongside Interstates 80 and 94. Positioned just south of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, residents of Chesterton enjoy prime access to Indiana’s most famous and scenic natural area, with great opportunities for boating and fishing on Lake Michigan at your fingertips. Several golf courses in the area and Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve on the south side of town provide more great venues for spending quality time outdoors without ever going far from home. Boasting a very low crime rate and terrific public schools, Chesterton is great option for folks raising families.
Explore the City
Riley’s Railhouse Bed and Breakfast offers historic lodging in downtown Chesterton.
Walking down historic Calumet Street in Chesterton, Indiana.
West Chesterton residents don't have to travel far for fun with Historic downtown Chesterton a few miles away.
Chesterton is a quiet community situated within a natural setting in northern Indiana.
The Willow Shop is a locally owned pottery studio that features artisan work from local artists.
Hop on the South Shore Line and beat the traffic to Chicago.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$89,003
Average: $107,505
Education
4,899
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,053
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chesterton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Chesterton, IN is $1,259 for one bedroom, $1,396 for two bedrooms, and $2,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chesterton has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,259/month
801 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chesterton, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
452 Students
Westchester Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
404 Students
Public
Grades K-5
374 Students
Public
Grades K-5
354 Students
Public
Grades K-5
496 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
423 Students
Public
Grades K-12
95 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
448 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,981 Students
Public
Grades K-12
95 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve
- Dunes Learning Center
- Sunset Hill Farm County Park
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
- Indiana Dunes State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.