What are the schools like in Schererville, IN?

Schererville is served primarily by Lake Central School Corporation. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.4:1.

What is the median household income in Schererville?

The median household income in Schererville, IN is $79,662 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Schererville, IN?

Schererville has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.6 inches.

Schererville, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Schererville, IN affordable or expensive?

Schererville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schererville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $281,100 and the median rent is $1,145 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Schererville, IN?

Schererville has a violent crime rate of 124.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1264.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Schererville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Schererville is a small city of 29,573 in Indiana, with a median household income of $79,662 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Schererville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Schererville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Schererville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Schererville's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Schererville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Schererville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$281,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,145	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,662	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Schererville's violent crime rate is 124.8 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

124.8 /100k

Property Crime

1264.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Schererville is served primarily by Lake Central School Corporation. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Schererville, IN	National Avg
School District	Lake Central School Corporation	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schererville sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schererville, IN
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.6"

Demographics

Metric	Schererville, IN	National Avg
Population	29,573	—
Median Age	43.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.7%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Schererville

Schererville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46375

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schererville, IN affordable or expensive?

Schererville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Schererville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $281,100 and median rent is $1,145/month.

What is the crime rate in Schererville, IN?

Schererville's violent crime rate is 124.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1264.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Schererville?

Public schools in Schererville are operated by Lake Central School Corporation. The district has 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Schererville, IN a good place to live?

Schererville, IN has a population of 29,573, a median household income of $79,662, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Schererville?

Schererville averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 26.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Schererville?

Schererville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46375.

What is the population of Schererville?

The population of Schererville, Indiana is 29,573 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schererville?

Key numbers for living in Schererville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $281,100, median household income $79,662, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schererville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.