Small-town community meets location convenience in the seat of Lake County
Crown Point is the longtime seat of Lake County, and many of its city offices conduct business within the “Grand Old Lady:” a historic, red-bricked courthouse built in 1878. The surrounding walkable downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places, while new housing developments continue to break ground each year. A brand-new Amazon Fulfillment Center joins the industry popping up along Interstate 65, which runs north-south on the city’s east side. A branch of the Franciscan Health hospital system and a highly rated school district are also major employers, though the city’s northwest Indiana location lends itself to Chicago commuters.
The square in Crown Point is great for families who want to walk around and spend time together.
Cafe Fresco in downtown Crown Point serves coffee and pastries.
Franciscan Health Crown Point is a major medical facility and employer in the city.
Crown Point is the seat of Lake County, Indiana and hosts many county office buildings.
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Crown Point's historic hub and new developments
Crown Point’s development history is shown through its outward sprawl. “There’s an entire historic district right by the town square with 100-year-old plus homes for rehabbing,” says Susan Mender, a broker with Listing leaders MVP Team who taught math at Crown Point High School for 14 years. “Then we have new construction on the outskirts and anything in between.” Streets of midcentury homes and infill neighborhoods from the early 2000s are farther from the center, while the newest subdivisions back up to forests or corn fields. The median sales price in Crown Point is $355,000, below the national average but higher compared to neighboring communities like Merrillville and Schererville. Violent and property crime rates in Crown Point remained well below the state and national averages in 2023, according to FBI statistics.
Summer Tree is a large new residential development in Crown Point.
Homes in Crown Point feature a range of landscaping styles.
Yards are well maintained in Crown Point.
Downtown Crown Point features many historic homes.
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Commuting to Chicago or throughout Northwest Indiana
State routes leading to Merrillville and St. John intersect close to downtown, though many residents can drive to their town center just using residential streets. “We have close proximity to Chicago, so you can still live in Crown Point and commute,” Mender says. Interstate 65 connects to South Shore Line Metra stops or Indiana Dunes National Park. Those driving 48 miles into the Windy City start on I-65 and cross the state line on the Indiana Toll Road.
Public and private schools in Crown Point
Most students are zoned for Crown Point Community School Corporation, save for some on the outskirts zoned for schools in Merrillville or St. John. The Crown Point district scores an A on Niche and comprises seven neighborhood elementary schools, two middle schools and Crown Point High School. “People really do love the schools, there’s a really strong hometown-y feel to it,” Mender says. “At Friday football games you can hardly find a seat.” Crown Point is also home to private, faith-based schools for prekindergarten through eighth grade, like Trinity Lutheran Church and School, St. Mary Catholic Community School or Indiana Horizon Academy at Northwest Indiana Islamic Center.
Crown Point High School is a highly rated 9-12 public school.
Crown Point High School is home to the Bulldogs and offers many extracurriculars and sports.
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School serves students in Crown Point.
Eagle Park School provides individualized, modified programs for students with unique needs.
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Bulldog Park afternoons or games at Crown Point Sports Complex
Crown Point Parks & Recreation maintains community spaces for all four seasons, from hot, humid summers to winter temperatures below freezing. Bulldog Park anchors downtown with an amphitheater, a splash pad and an ice-skating rink with skate rentals. Crown Point Youth Baseball plays Little League games at Jerry Ross Park, while kids ages five through 12 compete in six divisions in spring and fall leagues. Many other sports programs utilize the multipurpose natural and turf fields at Crown Point Sportsplex off I-65 or the climate-controlled Sparta Dome next door. White Hawk Country Club on the northwest side includes public golf, and paved trails wind around a playground, shelters and fishing spots across 403 acres at Lemon Lake County Park to the southwest.
Bulldog Park has an amphitheater for concerts in Crown Point.
Crown Point Sports Complex features many athletic facilities for local residents.
Sparta Dome in Crown Point has indoor fields for soccer, baseball, and flag football.
Crown Point's Sparta Dome has indoor fields for year-round play.
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Crown Point’s historic, walkable town center and grocery options
Along with government offices, the downtown historic courthouse now houses shops, restaurants and a historic event venue. Throughout the walkable Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District, beloved restaurants mix with city resources like the library and fire department. Grocers like Jewel-Osco, Aldi and Strack & Van Til are also in Crown Point, in shopping strips alongside chain restaurants. “We’ve got your Chipotle and everything, but for Target and other big-box stores you’ll have to head up to Merrillville, which is just 10 to 15 minutes away,” says Sarah Verpooten, Crown Point resident and fellow broker with Listing leaders MVP Team. This nearby hub also offers two floors of indoor shopping at Southlake Mall.
Strack Van Till has a large fresh grocery options in Crown Point.
Twelve Islands restaurant is a local favorite in Crown Point, Indiana.
Grab a cup of coffee with friendly service at Cafe Fresco in Crown Point.
Sip Coffee House and Artisan Cafe is cozy spot serving Crown Point locals.
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Historic tours, Taste of Crown Point and the Lake County Fair
The Lake County Historical Museum hosts tours from May to October on the second floor of the historic courthouse. Haunted tours take place down the street at the Old Lake County Jail and Sheriff's House, where Great Depression-era gangster John Dillinger made his famous escape in 1934. Folks lay picnic blankets to watch local acts perform at Bulldog Park’s Franciscan Health Amphitheater and catch the Taste of Crown Point every July for booths from local restaurants, beer and live music. Crown Point is also home to the Lake County Fairgrounds, where one of the largest county fairs in the state kicks off August with 4H Club animal displays, carnival rides and games.
Hand made items can be found all throughout the Crown Point Farmers Market.
Crown Point bars go all out for the city's annual bar crawl.
The sidewalks in Crown Point are filled with patrons for the annual bar crawl.
Grab corn on the cob at the Corn Roast Festival in Crown Point.
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Mature trees and stretches of farmland line the drive around town. Leroy offers “A simple life for people that want to be out on their own, that like to have no one in their backyard, or are farmers,” says Broker Cathy Hicks with BHHS Executive, who has 42 years of Real Estate experience. Residents also value the convenience of Route 231 cutting through town because it brings them closer to neighboring towns when they need to run quick errands or want to go out to eat. This seven-mile drive into Crown Point or Winfield doubles as a buffer of quiet for people who want additional privacy.
There are multiple farmhouse options on acres of land. These homes have fields for crops or space to house horses and livestock. Ranch-style houses and Bungalow builds break up these wide, open spaces. Most of these houses were built between the 1950s and 1970s. Even though Crown Point and Leroy share a mailing address and schools, “There are lower house prices in Leroy, under $200,000 or under $150,000, and that is kind of unheard of for Crown Point where the median price range is more like $270,000 on average,” Hicks says.
Stoney Run County Park features trails that are open for Residents and their horses from May through November. During the warmer months, locals gather around the picnic tables and share a meal with friends at the park after trying to catch some fish in one of the woodland ponds. Before leaving, they pay their respects to the fallen at the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial, also located in the park.
Less than seven miles away in Crown Point, Residents enjoy the various dining and shopping options available. Besides chains like Dunkin’, Starbucks, McDonald’s and Jersey Mike’s Subs, locals love supporting locally owned businesses. Eli’s Golden Apple Restaurant and Pancake House serves classic diner-style breakfast items like pancakes and standout dishes like lemon rice soup. At Off Square Brewing, Residents enjoy a beer outside on the patio paired with one of the famous woodfired pizzas or smoked wings.
In the area, they go to Strack and Van Til food market to stock up on groceries, before heading home to Leroy. For additional shopping, Southlake Mall is around 10 miles up Interstate 65 from Leroy and is where Residents can check off the rest of the items on their list. In the mall, they explore the racks at major retailers like JCPenney and Macy’s before heading across the street to the Target.
Students attend Winfield Elementary School, which earns an A-minus grade from Niche. Col. John Wheeler Middle School and Crown Point High School are the final steps for students within the Crown Point Community School Corporation; each school holds a Grade of A from Niche. At Crown Point High School, students can take Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses to earn college credit before graduation.
Though Leroy Residents enjoy the seclusion and serenity found on the farmlands and nature trails, “It would be under 10 minutes to get to a major highway, called Highway 65, which is a major route north and south from the end of Indiana past Indianapolis,” Hicks says. Route 231 also makes traveling into Crown Point, Hebron and Winfield convenient for shopping and dining options.
Property Mix - Square Feet
Crown Point Has More Owners
Rental Home Trends
Number of Homes for Rent
27
Median Rent
$2,250
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,600
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$3,050
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,900
Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,050
Median Condo Rent
$1,485
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,485
Demographics
Total Population
31,802
Median Age
42
Population under 18
22.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,559
Above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$108,265
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
On par with the national average
89%
College Graduates
33.2%
Advanced Degrees
12.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
6''
Area Factors
Fairly friendly
Bike Score®®
40/ 100
Somewhat friendly
Walk Score®®
30/ 100
Source: Local Logic
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