Chesterton is a city in Indiana state in USA with a population of 13884 residents.. The poverty rate of Chesterton is 10.3%, which is 26% lower than national average. The typical household in Chesterton earns $76427 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 31.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Chesterton, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Chesterton remained 9.8%, which is 109% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Chesterton, only 35% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Chesterton is 102, which is 2% higher than national average. Median home value in Chesterton is $199000 , which is 13% lower than national average. While median income in Chesterton remained $76427, which is 13% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.