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Schererville, IN

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Schererville, IN

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 49
Population29,627
Foreign Born3.4%
Population Density1,959people per mi²
Median Age44.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

105/100

5% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Schererville, Indiana

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$37k
Comfortable $57k$84k
Luxury $139k+$216k+
Elite (Top 5%) $164k+$254k+
Affordability Ratio

102%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
16
Poor
1
Negative
1

Groceries

6 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

3.8mi

Airport

MDW — Midway International

26.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Schererville, IN

1.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf9Nearest 4.4 mi
Camping9Nearest 16.9 mi
Marina0Nearest 11 mi
Winery0Nearest 18.8 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.7 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 2.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C+
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$86k+8.0%
14% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$450k
31% below US avg
College Educated
33.7%
4% below US avg
WFH
10.2%
29% below US avg
Homeownership
79.8%
22% above US avg
Median Home
$295k
5% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 89% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
10.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−19.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.67 / 1k Residents62% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−46.9%
Burglary
0.37 / 1k Residents69% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.29 / 1k Residents19% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.74 / 1k Residents43% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+1Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Schererville, Indiana
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.3% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days243 frost-free
Annual Rainfall48.6"
Elevation656 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor29 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,959/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A
Good7 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Tornado, Earthquake, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 279 mi · coast 659 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$191.0M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T09:57:23.000Z

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