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Hammond, IN

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Hammond.

Population: 69,406 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Hammond, IN is $171,760 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $204,938 after a median 24 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,476/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, tornado, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$171,760

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

24

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$171,760
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+9.7%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
10-year appreciation
+165.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$173,366
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$204,938
Median list price
$197,450
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
24 days
Homes sold (recent period)
136
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+3.7%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
54

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,476/mo
1-year rent change
+6.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,176/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,429/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,739/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,898/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, School City of Hammond, Excel Center - Hammond
Schools include
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech, Hammond Central High School, Area Career Center, Henry W Eggers Middle School, Excel Center - Hammond

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Very High · cold wave: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A03
NFIP flood claims on record
389
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
8
Nearest Superfund site
Ninth Avenue Dump (1.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
70.5°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
Annual snowfall
28.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
152
Days with Moderate air quality
198
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
219

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-74,728
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
164,348
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
163,568

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
84
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
41
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+154 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1951
Housing built before 1970
77.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,515
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
169,442
Average weekly wage
$1,222
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,262

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HammondState medianUS median
Typical home value$171,760$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$204,938$238,000$325,000
Median days on market24 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,476/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,515$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Hammond, IN?
$171,760.
What is the median sale price in Hammond, IN?
$204,938.
How long do homes take to sell in Hammond, IN?
Median days on market: 24 days.
What is typical rent in Hammond, IN?
Typical rent: $1,476/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hammond, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, tornado, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
Is Hammond, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 389 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A03. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Hammond, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hammond, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hammond, IN?
8 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Ninth Avenue Dump, 1.3 mi.
How many schools serve Hammond, IN?
15 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Hammond, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hammond, IN?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hammond, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Hammond

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