Munster, Indiana

Small Indiana city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.5

C+

out of 100

Overview

Munster is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 23,614, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $358,851. Median household income is $101,851.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,614 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $358,851 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $101,851 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,614

Source: Census ACS

$358,851

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$101,851

Source: Census ACS

29 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

103 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Lake County (county-level results)

52%
46%
Democrat 109,086
Republican 97,270
Leans D+5.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 57.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 78.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 45.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 58.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.5

Location

Munster, IN (41.5544, -87.5011)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.