Lake Eliza, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
725 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$168,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$531 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
96.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Porter County
1
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Porter County
1
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 13 24
Feb 2 10 27
Mar 2 6 37
Apr 4 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 41
Dec 3 10 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IN State Senate District 5, IN State House District 19, IN
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Schools

Porter Lakes Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Boone Grove High School
2 miles, S • 3.7 star
Union Center Elementary School
3 miles, N • 4.6 star
Jerry Ross Elementary School
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

College of Court Reporting Inc
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Valparaiso University
8 miles, E • 2.8 star
DeVry University-Indiana
8 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Mary Medical Center Inc
7 miles, N • 4.1 star
Pinnacle Hospital
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
38 miles, NW • 4.1 star
South Bend International Airport
49 miles, E • 1.4 star
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