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Munster

#1 in Best Places to Live in Lake County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Indiana
  • 87 reviews
    A+
    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
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Munster is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 23,005. Munster is in Lake County and is one of the best places to live in Indiana. Living in Munster offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Munster there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Munster and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Munster are highly rated.
    About Munster...
    Population
    23,005

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $217,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,072
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Munster 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
      17.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      4.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      70.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,540.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      48.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Munster

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,251
    National
    $55,322
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    Munster Reviews

    87 reviews
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    Best place to live for family and atmosphere. High education and public school system is one of the best in the US. Because the city has lots of hospitals (Chicago people most come out to Munster for hospitals) it surrounds with many doctors and scientists families. Very good place for your kids to grow. Nice landscape and restaurants, beautiful city!
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    My experience at Munster is one I will always cherish. If I had one word to describe Munster, it would be close-knit. Since Munster is a town and not a city, everyone in the community practically knows everyone. I remember my grandmother telling me when she visited that everyone was so friendly and treated each person like part of the community. These are some of the things I love about Munster. There is also another side to the argument, the things about Munster that I believe should change. This includes implementing programs that promote diversity. I believe Munster's diversity is average, but it could be better with these programs. These programs can include things like hosting different cultural festivals or celebrations.
    We moved to Munster when my daughter was young. Munster has an outstanding school system. It has several public schools and 2 private schools to choose from. The community has many job opportunities for all ages. It has a variety of sports programs for children to participate in. It also has 3 hospitals, urgent care facilities and other medical facilities. You do not have to travel far to get excellent care.