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Schererville, IN

Founded 1866Lake CountyElev. 204 m
Population
29,627
Median home
$294,600
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Schererville

With about 29,627 residents, Schererville is one of Indiana's notable places. Schererville was founded in 1866 and sits in Lake County. The median age is 44.2 and the median household income is $86,020. Homes carry a median value of $294,600, and about 80% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (69.6%). Around 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
29,627
Median age
44.2
Median household income
$86,020
Per-capita income
$45,926
Poverty rate
8%
High-school grad or higher
95.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg. commute
31.7 min
Work from home
10.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White69.6%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black8.2%
Asian3.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.5%
Sales & office20.5%
Service14.2%
Production, transportation & material moving13.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$294,600
Median gross rent
$1,224/mo
Owner-occupied
79.8%
Median year built
1988
Households
12,033
Avg. household size
2.46

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Schererville has 4 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading57%
Math37%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Michael Grimmer Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Homan Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
James H Watson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4
Peifer Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime82% below national
Schererville71
Indiana380
United States386
↑ 87% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Schererville1,469
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Schererville was founded in 1866 and sits in Lake County. Elevation ~204 m.

Map of Schererville
Schererville, IN
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Registered sex offenders in Schererville, IN (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Schererville, Indiana.

Ryan Michael Martin, 34
Schererville · Lake County · 46375

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

Schererville — frequently asked

What is the population of Schererville, Indiana?
Schererville has a population of about 29,627, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Schererville?
The median home value in Schererville is $294,600, and the median gross rent is $1,224/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Schererville safe? What is the crime rate?
Schererville Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 71 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Schererville 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 Schererville?
Schererville has 4 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Schererville?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Schererville. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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