Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake County, IN real estate market currently shows 1,786 active listings, with 600 pending sales. Homes are averaging 58 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 32 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.
Homes are selling faster, averaging 58 days on market compared to 68 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 2.7% year-over-year, from $282,473 to $289,970.
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Population: 501,920 · Density: 724.9/mi² · Median household income: $71,161
Typical home value: $190,873 · Homeownership: 71.6%
Gary: 46401, 46402, 46403, 46404, 46406, 46407, 46408, 46409
Hammond: 46320, 46323, 46324, 46325, 46327
Cedar Lake: 46303
Dyer: 46311
East Chicago: 46312
Griffith: 46319
Highland: 46322
Hobart: 46342
Lake Station: 46405
Leroy: 46355
Lowell: 46356
Munster: 46321
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.