Chesterton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Indiana. With a population of 14,554 people and five associated neighborhoods, Chesterton is the 63rd largest community in Indiana. Chesterton real estate is some of the most expensive in Indiana, although Chesterton house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Chesterton isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Chesterton are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Chesterton is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Chesterton who work in management occupations (12.96%), office and administrative support (9.81%), and sales jobs (7.96%). Also of interest is that Chesterton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. Of important note, Chesterton is also a town of artists. Chesterton has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Chesterton’s character. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 18.77% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Chesterton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Chesterton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.The population of Chesterton is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 39.41% of adults in Chesterton have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Chesterton in 2022 was $47,273, which is wealthy relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $189,092 for a family of four. However, Chesterton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Chesterton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Chesterton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Chesterton residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Chesterton include German, Irish, English, Polish, and Italian. The most common language spoken in Chesterton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Spanish.
