Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Thumbs Up Tavern
Bar
Duneside liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Marquette Park Pavilion
Community Centre
Groceries (0) F
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Parks (11) B
Four Winds Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Twin Oaks Park
Park
Mock Park
Park
Aetna Playground 2
Park
June LaBroi Park
Park
Playlot
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Knox Park
Park
Wolfe Park
Park
Aetna Park
Park
Sunrise Playground
Park
Johnson Park
Park
Gibson Fields
Park
Nature Play Area
Playground
Glen Ryan Park
Park
Community Acres Park
Park
Aetna Playground
Park
Robert’s Park
Park
Deep River Outdoor Recreation Center
Park
McAfee Park
Park
Three Rivers County Park
Park
Countryside Park
Park
Shops (5) F
Pilot
Convenience Store
Flying J
Convenience Store
TA
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
County Line Market
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
M&M Beauty Supply
Beauty
Speedway
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
RaceWay
Convenience Store
Lukes
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
The Region’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
See more Lake Station amenity data

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lake Station.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
7th Avenue & Lake (Miller South Shore Line)
Bus Stop
Miller
Transit Station
Woodlake
Bus Stop
Lake & Hemlock
Bus Stop
Oak & Shelby
Bus Stop
35th Avenue & Tennessee
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
See more Lake Station commute data

cost of living A+

The cost of living in Lake Station is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
See more Lake Station cost of living data

crime D+

Lake Station crime rates are 2,383 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Indiana
Property Crime
1,989 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
394 crimes per 100k D+
See more Lake Station crime data

employment D-

The median income in Lake Station is $48,585 - which is 4% lower than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$48,585 F
Unemployment Rate
10.7% F
See more Lake Station employment data

health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Gary Fire Department Station #7
Fire Station
Gary Fire Station Number 11
Fire Station
Hobart Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Portage Fire Dept Station 1
Fire Station
Gary Fire Department Station #12
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Portage Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
See more Lake Station health & safety data

housing A+

Lake Station home prices are $86,100 - which is 32% lower than Indiana
Home Price
$86,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
1.8x (home price to income ratio) A+
See more Lake Station housing data

schools F

The Lake Station graduation rate is 71% - which is 15% lower than Indiana
School Test Scores
39% F
High School Grad. Rates
71% D-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr Hs
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Carl J Polk Elementary School
John I Meister Elementary School
Charter School Of The Dunes
River Forest Middle School
Portage Christian School
Gary Middle School
Benjamin Banneker Achievement Ctr
Wm A Wirt/Emerson Vpa
William Fegely Middle School
Jacques Marquette Elem School
Early Learning Center-George Earle
Liberty Elementary School
George L Myers Elementary School
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Ridge View Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Dr Bernard C Watson Acad For Boys
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Hobart Middle School
Daniel Hale Williams Elem Sch
Gary Career Center
Gary Virtual Academy
High Schools (1) F
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr Hs
River Forest High School
Portage Christian School
Wm A Wirt/Emerson Vpa
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Gary Career Center
Gary Virtual Academy
See more Lake Station education data

ratings B-

Lake Station has an overall rating of 68% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes F
See more Lake Station user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Lake Station, IN Area Guide

Photo of Lake Station, IN
( 4 Ratings )

Living in Lake Station, IN

Ranks better than 62% of areas Follow

Lake Station Area Facts

  • Lake Station has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Lake Station crime rates are 29% higher than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in Lake Station is 2% higher than the Indiana average

What do the locals think about Lake Station?

Based on 3 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Lake Station Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Lake Station, IN
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Lake Station Reviews

Write a review about Lake Station Tell people what you like or don't like about Lake Station…
Lake Station Indiana: Hometown Lake Living 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I experienced great hometown memories while living in Lake Station Indiana. The city is in Lake County. Lake Station is close to Crown Point Indiana. The city has a great education system. Newcomers may find that housing and employment channels are diminishing. Inflation is not a ...Read More factor here. The area is safe inside and around the township. Climates here are great during all seasons. This makes it easy to enjoy the city all year.

Some of the best areas in Lake Station Indiana surround Marquette Park. This area is located on the shoreline. It is a very scenic environment that is great for enjoyment. Families come out every weekend to take in the natural viewpoints near the lake. Lake Station hosts quite a few notable festivals year round, like the Fuzz Follies and The Heritage Days Festival. I like that Gary Indiana is somewhat close and offers additional recreational resources. The town is very conveniently located. It allows easy access to everything. I love the hometown feel here. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Lake Station?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Lake Station, IN Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lake Station? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Four Winds Park
      Bicentennial Park
      Miller Park
      Riverview Park
      Twin Oaks Park
      Mock Park
      Aetna Playground 2
      June LaBroi Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      Thumbs Up Tavern
      Duneside liquor
      Wendy's
      Burger King
      Dunkin'
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lake Station? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Lake Station.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lake Station? The cost of living in Lake Station is 91/100 - which is 2% higher than Indiana.
      Lake Station
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lake Station? Lake Station crime rates are 2,383, which are 29% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,383 per 100k people

      3% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      3% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -20%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Lake Station? The median income in Lake Station is $48,585 which is 4% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $48,58512% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,78227% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      130% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Lake Station a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Lake Station home prices? Lake Station home prices are $86,100 - which is 32% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $86,10053% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9411% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      9% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Lake Station have good schools? The Lake Station graduation rate is 71% - which is 15% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      15% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      39%

      19% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      22% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Lake Station a good place to live? Lake Station has an overall rating of 68% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      68%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      41%

      3 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024