Chesterton, IN Housing
As of 2010-2014, median price of a house in Chesterton is $168,300, which is higher than the state average of $122,700 and is about the same as the national average of $175,700. The Chesterton median house value has grown by 26.07% since 2000. The growth rate for the price of a house in Chesterton is lower than the state average rate of 30.12% and is lower than the national average rate of 46.91%. The median year that a house in Chesterton was built is 1980, which is newer than the median year for a house built in the state which is 1972 and is newer than the median year for a house built in the USA which is 1976.
House Value
Median Value of a Total of 3,568 Owner Occupied Houses in Chesterton, IN, #50Chesterton, IN | 168,300 USD |
Indiana | 122,700 USD |
U.S. | 175,700 USD |
Chesterton, IN | 26.07% |
Indiana | 30.12% |
U.S. | 46.91% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house value data.
Housing Occupancy
Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,346, see rank, 100% | 2,811,617 | 132,741,033 |
Occupied Housing Units | 4,985, 93.25%, see rank | 88.64% | 87.55% |
Owner Occupied | 3,568, 66.74%, see rank | 61.56% | 56.34% |
Renter Occupied | 1,417, 26.51%, see rank | 27.07% | 31.21% |
Vacant Housing Units | 361, 6.75%, see rank | 11.36% | 12.45% |
For Rent | 158, 2.96%, see rank | 2.40% | 2.34% |
For Sale Only | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.47% | 1.20% |
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied | 167, 3.12%, see rank | 1.24% | 0.92% |
For Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use | 36, 0.67%, see rank | 1.64% | 3.97% |
For Migrant Workers | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.03% |
Other Vacant | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 4.59% | 4.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical housing occupancy data.
Year Structure Built
Median Built Year, #80Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. |
1980 | 1972 | 1976 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical year structure built data.
Mortgage Status
Chesterton, IN | % | Indiana | U.S. | |
Owner-Occupied Units | 3,568 | 100% | 1,730,954 | 74,787,460 |
With a Mortgage | 2,801 | 78.50%, see rank | 68.12% | 65.58% |
Without a Mortgage | 767 | 21.50%, see rank | 31.88% | 34.42% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical mortgage status data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units with a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Chesterton, IN | 1,458 USD |
Indiana | 1,119 USD |
U.S. | 1,522 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Chesterton, IN | % | Indiana | U.S. |
$299 or Less | 0 | 0.00%, see rank | 0.35% | 0.20% |
$300 to $499 | 60 | 2.14%, see rank | 3.15% | 1.59% |
$500 to $699 | 103 | 3.68%, see rank | 9.90% | 5.01% |
$700 to $999 | 406 | 14.49%, see rank | 26.58% | 14.32% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 877 | 31.31%, see rank | 35.46% | 27.90% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 727 | 25.96%, see rank | 14.79% | 20.35% |
$2,000 to $2,999 | 412 | 14.71%, see rank | 7.60% | 19.52% |
$3,000 or More | 216 | 7.71%, see rank | 2.17% | 11.12% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Chesterton, IN | 19.90% of the Total Income |
Indiana | 20.40% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 23.70% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Chesterton, IN | % | Indiana | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 276 | 9.85%, see rank | 7.60% | 5.86% |
10% to 20% | 1,137 | 40.59%, see rank | 41.01% | 31.95% |
20% to 30% | 719 | 25.67%, see rank | 26.38% | 27.64% |
30% to 40% | 238 | 8.50%, see rank | 10.90% | 13.74% |
40% or More | 431 | 15.39%, see rank | 13.68% | 20.29% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units with a mortgage data.
Monthly Owner Costs for Housing Units without a Mortgage
Median Owner Costs, see rank
Chesterton, IN | 420 USD |
Indiana | 375 USD |
U.S. | 457 USD |
Owner Costs Distribution
Monthly Owner Costs | Chesterton, IN | % | Indiana | U.S. |
$199 or Less | 6 | 0.78%, see rank | 8.65% | 7.76% |
$200 to $299 | 121 | 15.78%, see rank | 22.03% | 14.70% |
$300 to $499 | 375 | 48.89%, see rank | 44.41% | 34.63% |
$500 to $699 | 174 | 22.69%, see rank | 17.12% | 21.16% |
$700 or More | 91 | 11.86%, see rank | 7.80% | 21.75% |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Median Percentage, see rank
Chesterton, IN | 10.00% of the Total Income |
Indiana | 10.90% of the Total Income |
U.S. | 12.30% of the Total Income |
Owner Cost as a Percentage of the Total Income, Distribution
Chesterton, IN | % | Indiana | U.S. | |
10% or Less | 411 | 53.59%, see rank | 45.90% | 40.19% |
10% to 20% | 178 | 23.21%, see rank | 31.56% | 31.47% |
20% to 30% | 80 | 10.43%, see rank | 10.56% | 12.24% |
30% to 40% | 22 | 2.87%, see rank | 4.39% | 5.64% |
40% or More | 76 | 9.91%, see rank | 6.50% | 9.16% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical monthly owner costs for housing units without a mortgage data.
Units in Structure
Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,346, 100% | 2,811,617 | 132,741,033 |
1-unit, Detached | 3,603, 67.40%, see rank | 72.70% | 61.65% |
1-unit, Attached | 493, 9.22%, see rank | 3.65% | 5.82% |
2 Units | 340, 6.36%, see rank | 2.59% | 3.75% |
3 or 4 Units | 246, 4.60%, see rank | 3.58% | 4.43% |
5 to 9 Units | 320, 5.99%, see rank | 4.55% | 4.78% |
10 or More Units | 329, 6.15%, see rank | 7.83% | 13.08% |
Mobile Home, Boat, RV, Van, etc. | 15, 0.28%, see rank | 5.11% | 6.49% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical units in structure data.
Rooms
Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,346, 100% | 2,811,617 | 132,741,033 |
1 Room | 76, 1.42%, see rank | 1.26% | 1.95% |
2 Rooms | 12, 0.22%, see rank | 1.46% | 2.48% |
3 Rooms | 239, 4.47%, see rank | 6.64% | 9.13% |
4 Rooms | 673, 12.59%, see rank | 14.31% | 16.60% |
5 Rooms | 1,353, 25.31%, see rank | 21.67% | 20.41% |
6 Rooms | 973, 18.20%, see rank | 20.12% | 18.06% |
7 Rooms | 813, 15.21%, see rank | 13.67% | 12.27% |
8 Rooms | 529, 9.90%, see rank | 9.17% | 8.48% |
9 Rooms or More | 678, 12.68%, see rank | 11.69% | 10.60% |
Median Rooms | 5.80, see rank | 5.70 | 5.50 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical rooms data.
Bedrooms
Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 5,346, 100% | 2,811,617 | 132,741,033 |
No Bedroom | 76, 1.42%, see rank | 1.38% | 2.17% |
1 Bedroom | 284, 5.31%, see rank | 9.26% | 11.16% |
2 Bedrooms | 1,282, 23.98%, see rank | 26.57% | 26.69% |
3 Bedrooms | 2,460, 46.02%, see rank | 44.05% | 39.70% |
4 Bedrooms | 970, 18.14%, see rank | 15.33% | 16.05% |
5 or More Bedrooms | 274, 5.13%, see rank | 3.40% | 4.22% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical bedrooms data.
House Heating Fuel
Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. | |
Total Housing Units | 4,985, 100% | 2,492,183 | 116,211,092 |
Utility Gas | 4,476, 89.79%, see rank | 61.00% | 48.85% |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 17, 0.34%, see rank | 7.17% | 4.86% |
Electricity | 433, 8.69%, see rank | 27.77% | 36.68% |
Fuel Oil, Kerosene, etc. | 15, 0.30%, see rank | 0.96% | 5.86% |
Coal or Coke | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.14% | 0.12% |
Wood | 16, 0.32%, see rank | 2.21% | 2.12% |
Solar Energy | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 0.02% | 0.05% |
Other Fuel | 14, 0.28%, see rank | 0.46% | 0.47% |
No Fuel Used | 14, 0.28%, see rank | 0.27% | 1.00% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical house heating fuel data.
Gross Rent
Monthly Rental | Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. |
Occupied Units Paying Rent | 1,396, 100% | 716,461 | 39,201,928 |
$199 or Less | 14, 1.00%, see rank | 1.90% | 1.50% |
$200 to $299 | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 3.46% | 3.18% |
$300 to $499 | 52, 3.72%, see rank | 10.51% | 7.37% |
$500 to $699 | 131, 9.38%, see rank | 27.49% | 16.01% |
$700 to $999 | 697, 49.93%, see rank | 37.65% | 29.17% |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 405, 29.01%, see rank | 15.48% | 26.88% |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 97, 6.95%, see rank | 2.39% | 9.79% |
$2,000 or More | 0, 0.00%, see rank | 1.13% | 6.10% |
Median | $878, see rank | $741 | $920 |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gross rent data.
Vehicle Available
Chesterton, IN | Indiana | U.S. | |
Occupied Housing Units | 4,985, 100% | 2,492,183 | 116,211,092 |
No Vehicles Available | 107, 2.15%, see rank | 6.86% | 9.12% |
1 Vehicles Available | 1,609, 32.28%, see rank | 32.87% | 33.80% |
2 Vehicles Available | 2,153, 43.19%, see rank | 38.90% | 37.48% |
3 or More Vehicles Available | 1,116, 22.39%, see rank | 21.37% | 19.61% |
*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical vehicle available data.