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East Chicago Area Facts

  • East Chicago has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • East Chicago crime rates are 62% higher than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in East Chicago is 3% lower than the Indiana average
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Finding Fun Activities in East Chicago, IN User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) East Chicago has interesting activities that will make living in the city a lot of fun. There are a number of unique experiences that you can participate in with friends and family that will create memories that will last for years.

If you're in the mood for a casual night out, ...Read More locations like Kiely's Bar and Grill are ideal. You'll get traditional bar fare in a relaxed atmosphere. The Nest Bar and Lounge is another wonderful place to visit when you want to watch a sports game while laughing with loved ones and enjoying quality beverages.

Eisenhower Park is a great choice if you want to spend the day out in nature, take a walk by the lake or have a picnic. If you're feeling a little more adventurous, I FLY Trapeze and Aerial Arts is the place to go when you want to learn how to conquer your fear of heights. Then you can visit Elwood Theaters to catch a great movie as a great ending to an eventful day. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Nuñez Park
      Callahan Park
      Linear Park
      Indiana Harbor Catholic Elementary School
      Carey/Jackson Park
      Jeorse Park
      Smith Park
      Washington Park

      Entertainment

      Mascot Hall of Fame
      Oil City Stadium
      Hoosier Theatre
      The Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park
      Peteyville Christmas Lights
      Pulaski Park Pool

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway
      White Castle
      Burger King
      Little Caesars
      McDonald's
      Johnny's Red Hots
      White Castle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in East Chicago? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in East Chicago.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Chicago? The cost of living in East Chicago is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Indiana.
      East Chicago
      87

      13% 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 East Chicago? East Chicago crime rates are 3,045, which are 62% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      3,045 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in East Chicago? The median income in East Chicago is $35,396 which is 30% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $35,39636% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,12736% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is East Chicago a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Saint Catherine Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are East Chicago home prices? East Chicago home prices are $73,100 - which is 42% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $73,10060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $65831% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      44%

      31% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East Chicago have good schools? The East Chicago graduation rate is 65% - which is 21% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      11% higher than the US average

      D- User Ratings

      Is East Chicago a good place to live? East Chicago has an overall rating of 51% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      51%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      6%

      2 total surveys

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