Small-town square with historic storefronts, a tree-lined park, and a paved walkway in evening sunlight.

Chesterton

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Aerial view of attached beige homes with parked cars and a wooded backdrop.
Pending
MLS® 844657

$4,200,000

1230 Lake Charles Avenue, Porter, IN 46304
37,240 Sq.Ft.
Large gabled home with log-style siding, stone lower level, central balcony, and broad paved driveway.
For Sale
MLS® 838495

$2,795,000

12 Ridge Drive, Dune Acres, IN 46304
5 Beds 4 Baths 8,792 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of attached white-sided homes with brick accents and a shared parking area.
Pending
MLS® 844656

$2,450,000

1326-40 Lake Charles Avenue, Porter, IN 46304
21,280 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of vacant land outlined in yellow beside a highway and vehicle storage yards.
For Sale
MLS® 803578

$2,400,000

283 Melton Road, Burns Harbor, IN 46304
Aerial view of attached homes beside dense woodland, with shared parking and a curved access road.
Pending
MLS® 840854

$1,750,000

1230-1256 Lake Charles Avenue, Porter, IN 46304
15,960 Sq.Ft.
Three-story residential building with a central entrance, window air conditioners, and a walkway across the lawn.
For Sale
MLS® 836523

$1,675,000

1623 Portage Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304
10,500 Sq.Ft.
Aerial view of a leafy neighborhood with low-rise buildings and tree-lined streets.
For Sale
MLS® 839272

$1,500,000

1147 N Salt Creek Road, Chesterton, IN 46304
6,488 Sq.Ft.
Large brick house with steep gables, an arched window, red front door, and landscaped garden.
For Sale
MLS® 846577

$1,350,000

1137 N 475 E, Chesterton, IN 46304
4 Beds 4.25 Baths 5,809 Sq.Ft.
700 Broadway Avenue
For Sale
MLS® 836474

$1,339,000

700 Broadway Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304
20,528 Sq.Ft.
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Overview for Chesterton, IN

28,307 people live in Chesterton, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $46,916. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,307

Total Population

40.5 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$46,916

Average individual Income

Around Chesterton, IN

There's plenty to do around Chesterton, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

55
Somewhat Walkable
Walking Score
36
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Acorn Acres Farm, Seattle Sutton Healthy Eating, and Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Acorn Acres Farm Logo
Dining · $$ 0.15 miles 6 reviews 4.3/5 stars
Dining 0.16 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Lemon Tree Mediterranean Grill Logo
Dining · $$ 0.18 miles 169 reviews 3.8/5 stars
Tao Chen's Logo
Dining · $$ 0.19 miles 112 reviews 3.8/5 stars
McDonalds Logo
Dining · $ 0.19 miles 44 reviews 1.8/5 stars
Dining 0.2 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Chesterton, IN

Population Households Employment

Chesterton has 11,383 households, with an average household size of 2.46. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Chesterton do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,307 people call Chesterton home. The population density is 490 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

28,307

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.5 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,383

Total Households

2.46

Average Household Size

$46,916

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Chesterton, IN

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The following schools are within or nearby Chesterton. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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