Crown Point

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Crown Point, IN

Area Guide

A thriving suburban enclave with all of the South Shore at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Schools Safe Low Crime Historic College

Crown Point is a charming small city located just minutes south of Gary on Interstate 65. Mainly a residential suburb, the community boasts a timeless small-town charm that is supported by a low crime rate and excellent public schools, making Crown Point a popular choice among folks raising families.

Downtown is full of beautifully-preserved historic buildings from the magnificent Lake County Courthouse (which now houses a museum and restaurant) to the vintage storefronts lining Main Street. The southwest corner of Crown Point is the longtime home of the Lake County Fair, the second-largest fair in the state, which attracts thousands of people to town every August.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Crown Point, IN is $1,253 for one bedroom, $1,553 for two bedrooms, and $2,474 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crown Point has increased by 5.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,253/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$2,575/month
1,690 Sq Ft
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Transportation

38

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Lake Street Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

743 Students

Solon Robinson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

528 Students

Jerry Ross Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

524 Students

Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

644 Students

Timothy Ball Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

540 Students

Colonel John Wheeler Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,046 Students

Eagle Park Community School

Public

Grades K-12

Crown Point High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,948 Students

Eagle Park Community School

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

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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 September 2025.