Located just 18 miles south of downtown Chicago is the neighborhood of Whiting, a walkable community with beachside parks, a thriving small businesses economy, and within reach of multiple metropolitan areas. An oil town and a railroad hub in the late 1800s, Whiting offers prospective homebuyers a small-town life in the community with a short commute to the city.
When hungry, residents can explore the local restaurants downtown on 119th Street, the main strip in Whiting. The not-so-early-risers in Whiting visit the Sunrise Restaurant for a classic American Breakfast that is served until 4 pm. Griller’s is an old-fashioned, fast-casual café that serves a variety of delicious items, like their Cajun Fettuccine Alfredo. For groceries, residents can drive a little over 2 miles north to the supermarkets, Aldi and Walmart in nearby Hammond. Locals can also visit the Chicago chain, Pete’s Fresh Market on the other side of Wolf Lake.
"There's always something going on in downtown Whiting that community members can join in on," says local Chamber of Commerce employee Elliot Bibat, who has lived in the neighborhood his whole life. "Pierogi Fest happens every summer, and the community really comes together to celebrate." Every July, the renowned Pierogi Fest draws more than 300,000 people worldwide with live music and hundreds of vendors selling food, local art or specialty goods from the Lake Michigan area.
Also in July, residents gather at the Wolf Lake Memorial Park Pavilion for the Festival of the Lakes celebration which features popular musical acts and special events like the Fishing Derby or Polka Party. More affectionately known as "The PAV," its tower design was inspired by a Frank Lloyd Wright design, and it is Northwest Indiana's premier outdoor venue for concerts and movies.
Single-family bungalows sit alongside brick-cobbled roads shaded by tall, green trees. Most homes sit on modest green lots with a small front and back yard. There is often on-street parking for these homes, and there are a variety of architectural styles here, including cape cods, four squares and ranch-style homes. A 2-bedroom bungalow can be listed for $145,000, and a 4-bedroom cape cod home with a deck can be sold for $325,000.
Kids can attend Nathan Hale Elementary School, which has a gifted and talented program for qualifying students and receives C-plus from Niche. Whiting Middle School offers various athletic programs and school-sponsored sports for students to join, like wrestling, and it earns a C. Whiting High School offers advanced placement courses, college prep programs, opportunities for athletics and has a B-minus rating.
Whiting has no shortage of ways to get outdoors. Whiting Lakefront Park sits on the Lake Michigan shoreline and offers 15 acres of walking trails or a place to meditate at a waterfall that empties into a fishpond. Here residents can go swimming or ride bikes on the Lake George Trail, a 3.1-mile trip around the shores of Lake George and Wolf Lake. Families can see the Chicago skyline from the WhoaZone at Whihala Beach, which has a floating waterpark with an inflatable playground, paddleboarding and kayak rentals. Directly south of Whiting and next to Lake George, Lost Marsh Golf Course is a hotspot for those who enjoy spending the day in the fairway on this 18-hole public course with water hazards.
For a glimpse into the 1920s, locals can catch a movie or a matinee at the Hoosier Theatre, a historic venue built with the ornate decoration of its origin. For those seeking a new novel, Whiting Public Library is a beautiful building built in 1906 with the support of Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller.
For public transportation, Hammond’s Line 1 bus system helps residents get around town. With Chicago 17 miles north, many Whiting locals commute to the “Windy City” for work. For those who like to travel, the Gary/Chicago International Airport is only 8 miles south.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Jennifer Podgorny
(219) 356-6457
74 Total Sales
3 in Whiting
$230K - $362K Price Range
Tammy Howard
New Chapter Real Estate
(219) 777-3480
34 Total Sales
1 in Whiting
$269,900 Price
Jenny Zamora
Baird & Warner
(708) 501-6783
16 Total Sales
1 in Whiting
$195,000 Price
Daren Huber
Coldwell Banker Realty
(219) 491-3763
148 Total Sales
1 in Whiting
$206,000 Price
Janet Keric
@properties/Christie's Intl RE
(219) 666-8453
89 Total Sales
2 in Whiting
$195K - $399K Price Range
Veronica Luna
Realty of America, LLC
(708) 722-0322
29 Total Sales
3 in Whiting
$173K - $229K Price Range
On average, homes in Whiting, IN sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Whiting, IN over the last 12 months is $235,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$249,900
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Median Sale Price
$235,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$235,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$245,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$192,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
88
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$130
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Number of Homes
3,364
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Number of Homes for Sale
20
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Median Year Built
1924
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Months of Supply
2.70
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,564
Below the national average
1,934
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,140
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,102
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
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Number of Homes for Rent
11
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Median Rent
$1,925
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,100
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,300
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,535
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,475
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Median Condo Rent
$1,695
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,825
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Total Population
4,008
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Median Age
39
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Population Density
1 person/acre
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Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$49,874
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$71,788
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High School Graduates
83.6%
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College Graduates
18.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
5.7%
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% Population in Labor Force
57.1%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Annual Precipitation
37''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
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Annual Snowfall
10''
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