Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
16%
Hammond
Hammond, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,133
Population
72,364
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Enjoy small-town living on the cusp of Chicago
Suburban
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Diverse
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Historic
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Scenic
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Lakeside
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,726
Average: $62,859
Education
10,582
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,970
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hammond has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hammond, IN is $763 for a studio, $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,350 for two bedrooms, and $1,275 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hammond has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,105/month
626 Sq Ft
House
$2,062/month
879 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hammond, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
465 Students
Warren G Harding Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
684 Students
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
546 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
688 Students
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
665 Students
Henry W Eggers Elementary/Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
855 Students
Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech
Public
Grades 6-12
564 Students
Donald E Gavit Mdl/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,490 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
738 Students
Hammond Academy Of Science & Tech
Public
Grades 6-12
564 Students
Donald E Gavit Mdl/High School
Public
Grades 6-12
1,490 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,863 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,609 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
195 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.