There are 20 independent living communities serving Chesterton, Indiana. This includes 1 community in Chesterton and 19 nearby. The average cost per day for independent living in Indiana is $68, with costs running between $20 and $151 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $2,048, with costs ranging from about $602 up to $4,521. The average yearly cost is $24,576, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Chesterton ranges from about $1,645 per month to $5,033 per month. The average cost is about $2,692 per month, or around $32,307 annually.
Chesterton is a small city in Porter County within the State of Indiana. It is included in the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 567,826 inhabitants, there are 24,207 residing in the city limits. Around 25% of the residents are 55 and over.
Chesterton has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's median household income is $66,000 ($30,000 per capita), versus an average of $49,000 for the whole of Indiana. The median housing price in Chesterton is $252,000, which is significantly higher than the Indiana average of $163,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 7.66%.
Chesterton has extreme mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities, Chesterton has moderate water quality ratings and low air quality ratings.