salaryRent is higher than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (85.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,840 a year. That is $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Indiana cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Indiana. It is number 117 of 132 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crown Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 36.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crown Point
| Size | Crown Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,218 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,247 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,681 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,788 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,865 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crown Point overall?
Everyday prices in Indiana overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Crown Point, so the Indiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crown Point
Life in Crown Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crown Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $225 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $294,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crown Point, IN?
Renting in Crown Point costs a median of about $1,821 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Indiana median is $1,219.
How much do I need to make to live in Crown Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,840 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crown Point cheap or expensive?
Crown Point is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $109,668. It ranks 117th cheapest of 132 Indiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crown Point?
The median homeowner in Crown Point pays $2,660 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Crown Point more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Indiana are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Crown Point?
The median home value in Crown Point is $294,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
34,393 people live in Crown Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.