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Crown point, IN

Crown point, IN.

Population: 71,673 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Crown point, IN is $364,617 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $196,000 after a median 80.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,793/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, tornado, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$364,617

Median home value

+1.6%

1-year change

80.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$364,617
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+68.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$364,617
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$196,000
Median list price
$239,500
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
-16.6%
Median days on market
80.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
328
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
17
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
49 days
New listings (monthly)
124

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,793/mo
1-year rent change
+1.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,240/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,850/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,000/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Crown Point Community School Corp, NW Indiana Special Education Coop
Schools include
Crown Point High School, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School, Lake Street Elementary School, Robert Taft Middle School, Solon Robinson Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Chemical Service, Inc. (9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
125
Days with Moderate air quality
222
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
215

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
54,428
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
64,911

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Crown Point Airfield (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH CROWN POINT, PINNACLE HOSPITAL, UCHICAGO MEDICINE NORTHWEST INDIANA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+154 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
22.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,707
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,551
Average weekly wage
$1,153
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,605

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Crown pointState medianUS median
Median home value$364,617$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$196,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market81 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,793/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,707$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Crown point, IN?
$364,617.
What is the median sale price in Crown point, IN?
$196,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Crown point, IN?
Median days on market: 80.5 days.
What is typical rent in Crown point, IN?
Typical rent: $1,793/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crown point, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Crown point, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Crown point, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crown point, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crown point, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Crown point, IN?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Crown point, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Crown point, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Crown point, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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