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East Chicago Area Facts

East Chicago has a Livability Score of 64_/100, which is considered good
East Chicago crime rates are 43% higher than the Indiana average
Cost of living in East Chicago is 8% lower than the Indiana average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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East Chicago Reviews

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Finding Fun Activities in East Chicago, IN 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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Compare East Chicago, IN Livability

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 82/100 - which is 8% lower than Indiana.

18% less expensive than average

11% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in East Chicago? East Chicago crime rates are 2,416, which are 43% higher than Indiana

2,416 per 100k people

14% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

14% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

F Employment

What is the median income in East Chicago? The median income in East Chicago is $52,282 which is 31% lower than Indiana.

Median household income

$52,28236% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$29,01935% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

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 $134,692 - which is 41% lower than Indiana

Median home value

$134,69259% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$98932% lower than the US average

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

22% lower than the US average

School test scores

54% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys