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Cedar Lake

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Indiana
  • 52 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Cedar Lake is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 12,024. Cedar Lake is in Lake County. Living in Cedar Lake offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Cedar Lake there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Cedar Lake and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Cedar Lake are highly rated.
    About Cedar Lake...
    Population
    12,024

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $170,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $861
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Cedar Lake Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      15.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      31.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      7.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      190.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,261.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      79.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Cedar Lake

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,702
    National
    $55,322
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      Cedar Lake Reviews

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      I moved to Cedar lake in 2008. I attended Hanover Central High School. Coming from a private Catholic school, I was intimidated by a public school. However, Hanover was a wonderful school and I was able to fit in well. It is a beautiful town and the view of the lake on a summer night is so gorgeous. I love where I live!
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      Cedar Lake is up and coming! Housing is affordable with brand new houses on the market all the time. Neighborhoods are great! Family friendly area! Moved here 2 years ago and absolutely love it!
      Moved to cedar lake 6 years ago, and have loved it ever since. Small town with friendly people makes it feel like home. My fiancee and i bought our house in cedar lake almost 2 years ago now and have loved it ever since! A short distance to the lake is so nice in the summer time, and I love being able to walk to lemon lake with my dog. He loves the dog park, so it works out perfectly!