City safety & data profile

MunsterIN

Munster, IN is a 23K-resident city in Lake County with a median household income of $110,187.

Lake County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Munster, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Munster has a population larger than 51% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $334,300, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 49%
By size
$110,187
Median income
$334,300
Median home
6%
Poverty rate

The read on Munster

Munster posts a median household income higher than 77% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Munster area.

Top 23%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Munster

Where Munster income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$110,187 Top 23% higher than 77% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Munster, IN beyond the headline numbers

Munster sits inside Lake County, Indiana, at roughly 41.56°N, -87.51°W. Population 22,984, $110,187 median household income. Median home value $334,300, median rent $1,507. Poverty rate 6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Munster's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.8%, then high blood pressure at 35.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Munster, 3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Munster from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,984
Munster
Median Income
$110,187
+62% vs avg
Median Home Value
$334,300
+47% vs avg
Median Age
45
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Lake County) - Munster's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
500K+1%
Median Income
$71,493+46%
Median Home Value
$230,600+69%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-20%
Unemployment
6.1%-47%

Economics

Economics indicators for Munster, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,507/mo
Poverty Rate
6% -58% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 49.9%
Work From Home 13%
Public Transit 3.4%

Population

White 72.2%
African American 7.4%
Asian 6.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.8%
High Blood Pressure
35.9%
Obesity
33.1%
Physical Inactivity
20.9%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
13.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.3%
Diabetes
12.2%
Current Smoking
11.8%
Current Asthma
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.2%
Annual Checkup 81%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
6.5%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
MUNSTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
FRANCISCAN HEALTH MUNSTER
MUNSTER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Munster, IN? ▼
Munster, IN has a population of 22,984 people, located in Lake County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Munster? ▼
The median household income in Munster, IN is $110,187 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 6%.
What is the median home value in Munster? ▼
The median home value in Munster, IN is $334,300. Median rent is $1,507/month.
What are the top health concerns in Munster? ▼
The top health indicators in Munster include Short Sleep Duration (36.8%), High Blood Pressure (35.9%), Obesity (33.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Munster? ▼
Munster has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Munster? ▼
The median age in Munster, IN is 45 years. 49.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Munster, IN is located in Lake County, Indiana. With a population of 23K and a $110,187 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Munster area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Munster's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Munster area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Munster against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Lake County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.