St. John, Indiana

Small Indiana city with local appeal

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

WhereAtHome Score

72.5

C-

out of 100

Overview

St. John is an Indiana city with a population of approximately 23,644, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $464,864. Median household income is $123,799.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 23,644 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $464,864 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $123,799 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 32.6 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

23,644

Source: Census ACS

$464,864

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$123,799

Source: Census ACS

32.6 min

Source: Census ACS

109 (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

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

Housing Affordability 44.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 73.3/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 35/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 64.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.5

Location

St. John, IN (41.4495, -87.4764)
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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.