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Griffith
  • Suburb in Indiana

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grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Griffith is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 16,213. Griffith is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in Griffith offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Griffith there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many families live in Griffith and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Griffith are highly rated.

About

About Griffith...
Population
16,213

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$155,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$978
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Griffith Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    6.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    12.5
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    25.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    25.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    162.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,422.6
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    206.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    11%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Griffith

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$64,265
National
$69,021

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