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Griffith is a suburb in the Chicago Metro Area and in the Lake County. It has a population of 16,198 and a population density of 2,117, which is 96% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 1 year above the Chicago Metro median age and 1 year above the national average.


Griffith has a median home value of $225,300, which is 27% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,599 is 18% below the metro average rent and 34% above the national average rent. The average household income in Griffith is $67,452 , which is 10% below the Metro average household income and 4% above the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Griffith is 6..


$232,700Median Home Value
$319,962 Chicago Metro Area
$1,599Median Rent
$1,869 Chicago Metro Area
3 /10 - 8 /10
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44 mins To Chicago Metro Area

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Griffith's population is made up of 45% married, 36% single, 13% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 31%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in Griffith.

16,213Population
9,442,159 Chicago Metro Area
2,087Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
38 Chicago Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Griffith is $34,255. The Median Household Income is $64,265 and the Griffith Unemployment Rate is 4%.

$34,255Income Per Capita
$45,877 Chicago Metro Area
$64,265Median Household Income
$82,914 Chicago Metro Area
8% Poverty Rate
11% Chicago Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
5% Chicago Metro Area
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$232,700Median Home Value
$319,962 Chicago Metro Area
$1,599Median Rent
$1,869 Chicago Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Chicago Metro Area

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Renters
27%
Home Owners
73%
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3 /10 - 8 /10
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Top Schools in Griffith

Lake Central School Corp School District
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8915 West 93rd Avenue, Saint John, IN, 46373
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Lake Central School Corp School District
7
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210 East Joliet Street, Schererville, IN, 46375
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Lake Central School Corp School District
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1824 Cline Avenue, Schererville, IN, 46375
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Merrillville Community School School District
7
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5901 Waite Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410
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Merrillville Community School School District
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1400 West 61st Avenue, Merrillville, IN, 46410
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5-6
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44 mins
Chicago Metro Area
Commute To
Chicago Midway International Airport
44 mins
North Township, IN
13 mins
Albert G Lane Technical College Preparatory High School
28 mins
Lewis University Arprt
37 mins
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