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Crown Point, IN

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Crown Point, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 42
Population34,042
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density1,791people per mi²
Median Age39.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

109/100

9% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Crown Point, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $53k$78k
Luxury $134k+$208k+
Elite (Top 5%) $158k+$245k+
Affordability Ratio

123%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
17
Positive
15
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

5.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3mi

Airport

MDW — Chicago Midway International

32.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Merrillville, IN

4.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf0Nearest 10.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 14 mi
Marina4Nearest 4.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 6.6 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 0.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$96k+3.2%
27% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$487k
26% below US avg
College Educated
34.9%
Equal to US avg
WFH
9.2%
36% below US avg
Homeownership
83.8%
28% above US avg
Median Home
$273k
3% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 93% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+19.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+48.6%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.68 / 1k Residents61% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−8.9%
Burglary
0.25 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
3.05 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.34 / 1k Residents74% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+1Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Crown Point, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone5B~-12°F min
Growing Season181 days242 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.7"
Elevation735 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor35 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,791/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 277 mi · coast 654 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$191.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityChicago2.7M people are 35 mi away
Nearest Major AirportMDW32 mi away
Distance to State Capital130 miIndianapolis, IN
Nearest Prison25 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T10:10:12.000Z

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