Housing & Real Estate — Lake Station, Indiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,120 |
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| Occupied | 4,753 |
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| Vacant | 367 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,303 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,450 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $137,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$147,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,115/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,399/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.5% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 33.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 202 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 219 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 560 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,109 |
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| Median Year Built | 1959 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
