Cost of Living in Crown Point, IN

Population 34,042 · Indiana · Data vintage 2023

95
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Crown Point's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $95,757 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Crown Point is about 35 miles southeast of Chicago, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 13% lower than Chicago's $315,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 104

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Crown Point

The median home value in Crown Point is $272,800 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,369/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,757/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Indiana's top state income tax rate is 3.0% and the combined sales tax is 7.0%. Overall, Crown Point has a cost of living index of 95 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$272,800
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$352,254
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
4% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,752/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.8%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$783
2 BR
$985
3 BR
$1,286
4 BR
$1,456
Owner-occupied 83.8%
Renter-occupied 16.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,369
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,983/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.0 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.6%
Carpooled
5.8%
Public transit
0.9%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.0%
Work from home
9.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.0%
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 7.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 0.8%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$95,757
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,750
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.5%
Graduate degree 13.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.1
Male median age 38.2
Female median age 39.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
34.2%
Good air days/yr
215
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
69
Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

98%
4-Year Graduation Rate
19.5:1
Student-teacher ratio
10
Public schools
8,795
Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Crown Point, IN?

Crown Point has a cost index of 95 (100 = national average). It is 5% below the national average.

What is average rent in Crown Point, IN?

The median gross rent in Crown Point is $1,369 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Crown Point?

The median home value in Crown Point is $272,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Crown Point?

The median household income in Crown Point is $95,757 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Crown Point, IN?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Crown Point is 7.0%. The Indiana state income tax top rate is 3.0%.

Is Crown Point, IN affordable?

Crown Point is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 95 (100 = US average).

Crown Point at a Glance

Population
34,042
Median Income
$95,757
Home Value
$272,800
Median Rent
$1,369/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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