Median home value in zip code 46304 (Chesterton, IN) is $324,433, up 0.9% year over year. Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area.

Home Value$324,433

YoY Change

+0.9%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$64,887 on $324,433

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Out of reach37.5% of income

Need $100,371/yr to afford.

PITI$2,342

P/I37.5%

Afford$242K

Gap-$82K

P&I $1,641Tax $568Ins $133

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IN ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

46304 is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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