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East cedar lake, IN

East cedar lake, IN.

Population: 17,680 (Census ACS)

The median home value in East cedar lake, IN is $338,863 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $534,000 after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,623/month. 5 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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$338,863

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,863
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$338,863
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
$534,000
Median list price
$574,900
Median price per sqft
$270
1-year sale-price change
+30.2%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
92.1%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
33

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,623/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,870/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
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Crown Point Community School Corp, Hanover Community School Corp
Schools include
Douglas MacArthur Elem School, Hanover Central High School, Jane Ball Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School, Hanover Central Middle 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
X
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. (10.2 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
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,866
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,413

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Sutton's Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
12
Hospitals include
FRANCISCAN HEALTH OLYMPIA & CHICAGO HEIGHTS, INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, METHODIST HOSPITALS INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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
1,995
Housing built before 1970
28.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,776
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
76.2%

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

East cedar lakeState medianUS median
Median home value$338,863$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$534,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,623/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,776$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 East cedar lake, IN?
$338,863.
What is the median sale price in East cedar lake, IN?
$534,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East cedar lake, IN?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in East cedar lake, IN?
Typical rent: $1,623/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East cedar lake, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is East cedar lake, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in East cedar lake, 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 East cedar lake, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East cedar lake, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East cedar lake, IN?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is East cedar lake, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East cedar lake, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East cedar lake, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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