Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Munster
Munster, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,060
Population
22,424
Renter Mix
13% Rent
A laidback city just south of the Great Lake
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A bit south of the southern shore of Lake Michigan, Munster is a laidback city in a central location. Thanks to its spot near major highways and interstates, Munster is a hub for commercial and industrial developments. Office spaces, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers are concentrated in the western and northern corners of the city, while modern shopping plazas and malls are centered around Calumet Avenue, the city’s center road. Munster also offers plenty of family-friendly activities like the Center for Visual and Performing Arts, Centennial Park, and Edward P. Robinson Community Veterans Memorial.
Munster draws in residents with its highly rated schools, affordable cost of living, and quality healthcare, making it an ideal spot to establish roots. Munster’s residential avenues offer renters amenity-laden apartment communities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,061
Average: $122,165
Education
8,266
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,324
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Munster has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Munster, IN is $1,060 for one bedroom, and $1,280 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Munster has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,060/month
774 Sq Ft
House
$3,170/month
1,651 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Munster, IN is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Frank High Hammond Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
685 Students
James B Eads Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
507 Students
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
472 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
908 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,564 Students
School data provided by
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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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
- Green Lake Woods
- Clayhole Woods
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
- Camp Shabbona Woods
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
Top Apartments in Munster
Houses for Rent in Munster
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.