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Hammond, IN

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Hammond.

Population: 69,406 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hammond, IN is $169,899 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $234,750 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,444/month. 18 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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$169,899

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$169,899
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+164.0%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$171,872
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
$234,750
Median list price
$200,962
Median price per sqft
$136
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
50

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,444/mo
1-year rent change
+7.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$943/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,068/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,298/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,588/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,720/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
18
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, School City of Hammond, Excel Center - Hammond
Schools include
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, Hammond Central High School, Area Career Center, Henry W Eggers Middle School, Excel Center - Hammond

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 (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
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
8
Nearest Superfund site
Ninth Avenue Dump (1.3 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)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
70.5°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Annual snowfall
9.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°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
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-74,728
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
164,348
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
163,568

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
84
Nearest airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
105
Hospitals include
MT SINAI HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, MACNEAL HOSPITAL, PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
41
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
1,951
Housing built before 1970
77.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,515
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

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

HammondState medianUS median
Median home value$169,899$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$234,750$238,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,444/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,515$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 Hammond, IN?
$169,899.
What is the median sale price in Hammond, IN?
$234,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Hammond, IN?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Hammond, IN?
Typical rent: $1,444/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hammond, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind.
Is Hammond, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Hammond, 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 Hammond, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hammond, IN?
8 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ninth Avenue Dump, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Hammond, IN?
18 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hammond, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hammond, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hammond, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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