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Munster, IN

Founded 1907Lake CountyElev. 186 m
Population
23,733
Median home
$312,000
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
5
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Munster

Munster is a city in Indiana with about 23,733 residents. Munster was founded in 1907 and sits in Lake County. The median age is 45.3 and the median household income is $105,764. Homes carry a median value of $312,000, and about 86% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (70.9%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
23,733
Median age
45.3
Median household income
$105,764
Per-capita income
$54,931
Poverty rate
7.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
Unemployment
5.3%
Avg. commute
28 min
Work from home
11.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White70.9%
Hispanic or Latino14.1%
Black6.8%
Asian6.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.3%
Sales & office17.9%
Service12.4%
Production, transportation & material moving9.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$312,000
Median gross rent
$1,480/mo
Owner-occupied
86.1%
Median year built
1972
Households
9,377
Avg. household size
2.5

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Munster has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Munster High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wilbur Wright Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ernest R Elliott Elementary SchoolElementary
Frank H Hammond Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
James B Eads Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime81% below national
Munster72
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 30% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime49% below national
Munster993
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 33% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Munster Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Munster.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Lake County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Munster is in Lake County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Munster was founded in 1907 and sits in Lake County. Elevation ~186 m.

Map of Munster
Munster, IN
Where Munster is
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Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Ibach House
Notable people from Munster
Josh MayoJoe MansuetoMichael BrosseauRyan McMahenMarcus Burk
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Nearby cities
Highland (2 mi)Hammond (5 mi)Schererville (5 mi)East Chicago (7 mi)St. John (8 mi)Gary (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Munster, IN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Munster, Indiana.

Robert Ryan Corbin, 41
Munster · 46321
AKA Robert Ryan Corben, Robert R Corbin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Munster — frequently asked

What is the population of Munster, Indiana?
Munster has a population of about 23,733, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Munster?
The median home value in Munster is $312,000, and the median gross rent is $1,480/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Munster safe? What is the crime rate?
Munster Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 72 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Munster face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lake County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, lightning.
How many schools are in Munster?
Munster has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Munster?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Munster. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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