Chesterton, Indiana
Quick Statistics
Chesterton is a community in Porter County, Indiana, home to about 14,446 people spread across 9.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $50,998 a year, and a typical home is worth about $300,900. About 48.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Chesterton ranks number 64 of 967 in population, number 133 in median household income, number 69 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Chesterton typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 18°F. The area sees roughly 40 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Porter, IN | 2.4 mi. | 5,217 |
| 2. | Burns Harbor, IN | 3.9 mi. | 2,155 |
| 3. | Dune Acres, IN | 4.0 mi. | 293 |
| 4. | South Haven, IN | 6.1 mi. | 7,241 |
| 5. | Portage, IN | 6.4 mi. | 38,082 |
| 6. | Ogden Dunes, IN | 7.4 mi. | 1,140 |
| 7. | Beverly Shores, IN | 7.4 mi. | 650 |
| 8. | Salt Creek Commons, IN | 7.6 mi. | 1,843 |
What is the population of Chesterton, Indiana?
Chesterton has a population of about 14,446 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Chesterton, Indiana in?
Chesterton is located in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the median home value in Chesterton, Indiana?
The median home value in Chesterton is about $300,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Chesterton, Indiana?
The median personal income in Chesterton is about $50,998 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Chesterton, Indiana?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Porter County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Chesterton, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 18 degrees, with around 40 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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