Living in Hammond (Indiana)
Hammond (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 77,614 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are low-income households (top 17%, #1,623 of 9,771), remote workers (top 18%, #1,256 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 22%, #2,647 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Hammond (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Gary, 14 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 09 min and sets around 23:23; in late June it sets around 3:28.
How Hammond (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 42 | #7,897 of 11,898 | #149 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 53 | #1,623 of 9,771 | #88 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,198 of 8,006 | #111 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 45 | #3,931 of 6,237 | #78 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 57 | #5,910 of 9,474 | #74 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 48 | #7,517 of 9,474 | #112 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 56 | #6,721 of 10,762 | #76 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | 53 | #2,588 of 4,537 | #12 of 56 | Map |
| Young professional | 54 | #2,638 of 4,444 | #15 of 53 | Map |
| DINKS | 55 | #2,258 of 3,053 | #12 of 30 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,256 of 7,271 | #45 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | 56 | #4,815 of 6,227 | #50 of 82 | Map |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 74 | #535 of 2,119 | #7 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 53 | #1,990 of 8,006 | #71 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 52 | #2,647 of 12,111 | #145 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 55 | #1,955 of 4,114 | #10 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 56 | #3,832 of 7,271 | #22 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 44 | #7,408 of 9,474 | #99 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 21 | #16,695 of 18,063 | #379 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 19 | #8,872 of 16,523 | #30 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,681 of 18,063 | #372 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 64 | #3,910 of 16,523 | #10 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 68 | #3,090 of 21,167 | #8 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 63 | #5,408 of 12,111 | #91 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | 60 | #4,948 of 6,413 | #27 of 46 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #6,011 of 12,111 | #48 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | 58 | #1,189 of 4,750 | #11 of 60 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Munster 2 km
- Lansing (Illinois) 4 km
- Calumet City 4 km
- Highland (Indiana, 22,936 residents) 5 km
- Lynwood (Illinois, 9,280 residents) 7 km
- East Chicago 7 km
- Griffith 9 km
- South Holland 9 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.