Median home value in zip code 46312 (East Chicago, IN) is $126,345, down 3.8% year over year. Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area.

Home Value$126,345

YoY Change

-3.8%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$25,269 on $126,345

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Affordable15.9% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$993

P/I15.9%

Afford$223K

Room+$96K

P&I $639Tax $221Ins $133

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

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Metro Analysis

46312 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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