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Whiting

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$354,281
Average Sales Price
$290,000
Median Sales Price
27
Total Listings
13,957
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Listing Detail

Attributes Average Median
Bathrooms 2.08 2
Bedrooms 3.57 4
Year Built 1943 1924
Lot Size 6,474 Sqft 4,878 Sqft
Taxes $3,289 $2,364

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DEMOGRAPHICS

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14K
Population
14K in 2020
1.3K
Density
per square mile
5.5K
Households
30% with children

Gender

50%
Male
50%
Female
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Living in Whiting, Indiana (2025 Guide) | Realest.com

Living in Whiting, Indiana (2025 Guide)

Nestled on the southern shore of Lake Michigan just minutes from Chicago, Whiting, Indiana offers unique lakeside charm, historic downtown character, and a tight-knit community. Here’s what buyers and sellers should know.

Overview & Location

Whiting is a city in Lake County, Indiana, located right on the Lake Michigan shoreline and part of the Chicago metropolitan region. [oai_citation:0‡en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiting%2C_Indiana?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

For official town services, events, and community information, see the City of Whiting website. [oai_citation:1‡whitingindiana.com](https://www.whitingindiana.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Community & Lifestyle Highlights

Key Statistics:
  • Population (2025 est.): ~4,471. [oai_citation:2‡World Population Review](https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/indiana/whiting?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Median household income approx. $65,605. [oai_citation:3‡City-Data](https://www.city-data.com/city/Whiting-Indiana.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Shoreline access with Whihala Beach County Park. [oai_citation:4‡en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whihala_Beach_County_Park?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Known for its strong sense of community and waterfront backdrop, Whiting offers a mix of historic homes and compact lakeside dwellings. Many residents highlight the downtown 119th Street corridor and annual events such as the Pierogi Fest, drawing thousands each year. [oai_citation:5‡South Shore CVA](https://www.southshorecva.com/the-region/whiting/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Housing Market & Real Estate Info

Homes in Whiting tend to be more affordable than many Chicago-border suburbs, with median home values around $225,881 in recent data. [oai_citation:6‡City-Data](https://www.city-data.com/city/Whiting-Indiana.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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Things to Do & Local Features

  • Historic Downtown 119th Street: Shops, restaurants, cafes and the iconic Whiting Rail History. [oai_citation:7‡Whiting-Robertsdale Historical Society](https://www.wrhistoricalsociety.com/how-whiting-got-its-name?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Beach & Parks: Whihala Beach offers lake access, water fun, and relaxation. [oai_citation:8‡Tripadvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g37636-Activities-Whiting_Indiana.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  • Annual Events: The festival crowd-pleaser Pierogi Fest draws big traffic and community energy each summer. [oai_citation:9‡en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierogi_Fest?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Schools & Education

Whiting is served by the School City of Whiting, which covers the primary public education services in town. [oai_citation:10‡en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiting%2C_Indiana?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Quick Fact Table

StatisticValue
2025 Estimated Population≈ 4,471
Median Home Value≈ $225,881
Median Household Income≈ $65,605
Lakefront AccessYes – on Lake Michigan

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