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East Chicago, IN

Looking to move to East Chicago, IN? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to East Chicago, IN is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: East Chicago, IN has a population of 27110. What about cost of living in East Chicago, IN? The median income in East Chicago, IN is $43,166 and the median home value is $129,802.

Read on to learn more about East Chicago, IN, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in East Chicago, IN

Average Temperatures

60 high / 43 low

Average Annual Rainfall

37 in

Average Annual Snowfall

33 in

Quick Facts about East Chicago, Indiana

Median Home Value
$129,802
Median Property Tax
$1,836
Total Population
27,110
Average Commute
19 min
Median Household Income
$43,166
Median Monthly Rent
$721

Map of East Chicago, IN


Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

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