Hammond

All homes in the neighborhood are within walking distance to Harrison Park.
Edison Park features twin soccer fields, new playground, central picnic tables, and a walking trail around the perimeter
Pay your respects at the war memorial in Harrison Park.
The Monon Trail provides cyclists safe travel north to downtown Hammond.
Edison Parkin Hammond won an award for its 2019 Redesign.

Hammond, IN Area Guide

Enjoy small-town living on the cusp of Chicago

Suburban Diverse Historic Scenic Lakeside Riverside Convenient Affordable Commuter College Town

Located on the Indiana-Illinois border just 20 miles southeast of Chicago, Hammond is the most populated city in Lake County as well as one of its oldest cities. Hammond offers residents a small-town feel on the cusp of the big city in addition to numerous recreational opportunities. Hammond’s parkland provides plenty of options for outdoor activities year round, clustering around Lake Michigan, Wolf Lake, the Grand Calumet River, and the Little Calumet River. Hammond is home to Horseshoe Hammond, an entertainment complex containing a casino, restaurants, shops, events, and nightlife options overlooking Lake Michigan. Hammond also contains a Purdue University campus and several historic districts. Convenience to Interstates 90 and 94 in addition to Gary Chicago International Airport makes getting around from Hammond simple.

Explore the City

Pay your respects at the war memorial in Harrison Park.

The Monon Trail provides cyclists safe travel north to downtown Hammond.

Edison Parkin Hammond won an award for its 2019 Redesign.

Parks in Hammond have updated basketball courts where many gather to play basketball.

Edison Park in Hammond has new soccer fields.

Rows of red brick ranches fill the streets of Hammond.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Hammond, IN is $764 for a studio, $1,128 for one bedroom, $1,346 for two bedrooms, and $1,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hammond has increased by 4.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,128/month
626 Sq Ft
House
$1,845/month
870 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hammond, IN is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

56 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Bikeable

55 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hammond High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Morton Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Excel Center - Hammond

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Powderhorn Lake
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Eggers Grove
  • Green Lake Woods
  • Rowan Park

Transit / Subway

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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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 February 2026.