Livability Score

79
/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
Troost Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
The Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Fox Pointe
Theatre Arts
The John Dillinger Museum
Museum
AMC Schereville 16
Cinema
AMC Schererville 12
Cinema
Food and Drink (21) F
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
WingStreet
Fast Food
Jodi's Italian Ice
Sweets
3 Floyd's Brewpub
Bar
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Froyo
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Rosati's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Johnsen's Blue Top Drive-In
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fuzzyline Brewing Co
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Lincoln Community Center
Community Centre
World Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Jean Shepherd Community Center
Community Centre
Eisenhower Community & Fitness Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Esporta Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Flunster Donut
Bakery
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ultra Foods
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Parks (44) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Clayhole Lake Greenspace
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Orchard Park
Park
Stewart Park
Park
Munster Heritage Park
Park
Bieker Woods Nature Area
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Circle Park
Park
Flag Pole Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Twin Creek Park
Park
Evergreen Park
Park
Parkside Greenspace
Park
White Oak Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kiwanis Park
Park
West Lakes Park
Park
Lawler Park Greenspace
Park
Northgate Community Park
Park
Shops (14) F
Marathon
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Sprint
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
GoLo
Convenience Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Family Express
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Gus Bock's Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Fallas
Clothing
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Meijer
Convenience Store
Burlington
Department Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
See more Munster amenity data

commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Munster.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Target/Hammond Clinic
Bus Stop
Indy Blvd & Ridge Rd
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
175th Street & Columbia (Col. Center)
Bus Stop
Dyer
Transit Station
Wentworth & Bernice
Bus Stop
Purdue University Calumet
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 167th Street
Bus Stop
Ridge & Torrence
Bus Stop
Indy Blvd & 169th Street
Bus Stop
Torrence & Ridge NB
Bus Stop
Torrence & Ridge SB
Bus Stop
Purdue University Calumet
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 165th Street
Bus Stop
Food 4 Less
Bus Stop
Wentworth & 163rd Street
Bus Stop
Wentworth & River Oaks
Bus Stop
Griffith Plaza
Bus Stop
Calumet & Highland
Bus Stop
Torrence & 170th Street SB
Bus Stop
Torrence & 170th Street NB
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.9% F
See more Munster commute data

cost of living C-

The cost of living in Munster is 109/100 - which is 22% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
See more Munster cost of living data

crime A+

Munster crime rates are 914 per 100k, which is 51% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
859 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
55 crimes per 100k A+
See more Munster crime data

employment A+

The median income in Munster is $88,010 - which is 75% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$88,010 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.0% A+
See more Munster employment data

health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Community Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Franciscan Health Munster
Hospital
Munster Police Department
Police
Cardiac Care Consultants
Clinic
AAC
Dentist
Midwest Express Clinic
Clinic
Munster Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Hammond Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lansing Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Highland South Fire Station
Fire Station
Northwest Oncology Cancer Center
Hospital
Highland Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Hammond Fire Department Station #7
Fire Station
Lansing Fire Department
Fire Station
Highland Police Department
Police
Lynwood Fire Deparmtent
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Purdue University Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Lynwood Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more Munster health & safety data

housing A+

Munster home prices are $232,800 - which is 84% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$232,800 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
See more Munster housing data

schools A+

The Munster graduation rate is 92% - which is 11% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
70% B-
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Frank H Hammond Elementary School
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
St Thomas More School
St Paul'S Lutheran School
James B Eads Elementary School
Nathan Hale Elem School
2450 Childcare Inc Dba Happy Days Childcare
Lansing Christian School
St John Lutheran School
Heritage Middle School
Calumet Christian School
Donald E Gavit Middle/High School
Coolidge Elementary School
Lester Crawl Primary Ctr
Highland Middle School
Mildred Merkley Elementary School
St Ann Elementary School
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School
Eagle Academy Christian School
Highland Christian School
Our Lady Of Grace School
Allen J Warren Elementary School
St John Bosco Elementary School
Protsman Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Munster High School
Thornton Fractnl So High School
Calumet Christian School
Donald E Gavit Middle/High School
Highland High School
Plum Creek Christian Academy
Center For Academics And Technolo
Center For Alternative Learning
Illiana Christian High School
Bible Baptist School
Griffith Senior High School
See more Munster education data

ratings A+

Munster has an overall rating of 91% from 11 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (10)
From AreaVibes A+
See more Munster user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Munster, IN Area Guide

Follow
Photo of Munster, IN
( 11 Ratings )

Living in Munster, IN

Ranks better than 79% of areas Follow

Munster Area Facts

What do the locals think about Munster?

Based on 10 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Munster Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Munster, IN
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Munster Reviews

Write a review about Munster Tell people what you like or don't like about Munster…
Munster, Indiana and it's Urban Beauty 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) The beauty about living in Munster, Indiana is it's reputation for its Urban Lifestyle! The town provides lots of opportunity for shopping, is only about 45 minutes from Chicago, located not too far from Lake Michigan, and has a reputation as family-oriented. Most families that l ...Read More ive in Munster, Indiana are a part of the middle class leaving the town a fairly thriving town.

Some of the best areas in Munster include Three Floyds brewery and the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. If you're in to theater and the arts, the Performing Arts Center may be great for an out-on-the town fun day. However, the best way to follow up any night though would be to stop at Three Floyds. This brewery is famous and well recognized for it's unique ales.

The weekend is a great time to drive up to Chicago and experience the city life. In the Summers the Navy Pier is a fun place to visit. One of the most relaxing things to do in the Summer is to visit Lake Michigan and relax on the sand. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Munster?

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

Munster Awards

❰ ❱

Compare Munster, IN Livability

      vs

      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Community Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Clayhole Lake Greenspace
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Amphitheater
      The Center for Visual and Performing Arts
      Fox Pointe
      The John Dillinger Museum
      AMC Schereville 16
      AMC Schererville 12

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      Long John Silver's
      WingStreet
      Jodi's Italian Ice
      3 Floyd's Brewpub
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Munster? Of all people who commute, 2.9% take public transportation in Munster.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Munster? The cost of living in Munster is 109/100 - which is 22% higher than Indiana.
      Munster
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Munster? Munster crime rates are 914, which are 51% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      914 per 100k people

      61% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 110

      61% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Munster? The median income in Munster is $88,010 which is 75% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $88,01059% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $44,92651% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      57% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Community Hospital
      Franciscan Health Munster

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Munster home prices? Munster home prices are $232,800 - which is 84% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $232,80026% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0329% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      85%

      33% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Munster have good schools? The Munster graduation rate is 92% - which is 11% higher than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      70%

      46% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Munster a good place to live? Munster has an overall rating of 91% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      91%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      10 total surveys

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