Here's what it costs to live in Hammond, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,134 per month, while the typical home is valued around $159,900. Households earn a median of $55,504 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$55,504
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,134
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$159,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
76,768
Latest estimate
Median Age
36 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
6
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,042
Per month
Avg Home Value
$151,100
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 46320 | — | $832 | $97,500 |
| ZIP 46321 | — | $1,230 | $282,200 |
| ZIP 46323 | — | $1,147 | $132,900 |
| ZIP 46324 | — | $1,061 | $132,800 |
| ZIP 46327 | — | $1,063 | $107,400 |
| ZIP 46394 | — | $917 | $153,800 |
January Avg
26°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
49.0
fair
Hospitals
133
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.7%
The cost of living index for Hammond is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Hammond is $1,134 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Hammond is $55,504 per year.
The median home value in Hammond is $159,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Hammond is not yet available.
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
