Griffith Public RecordsIndiana

Griffith, Lake County, IN, has 6 public schools, including Griffith Senior High School, serving grades 9–12, with a graduation rate of 87%. About 23% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Schools have an average GreatSchools score of 6/10, indicating average performance. School safety measures include surveillance and resource officers. Adult education programs are available through nearby community colleges. Educational programs emphasize STEM and vocational training to prepare students for college and careers.

As of the 2020 Census, Griffith, located in Lake County, Indiana, had a population of approximately 16,420. The median age was about 39 years. Gender distribution was fairly balanced, with 50.2% female and 49.8% male residents. Racially, the population was 65% White, 19% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American, and 9% identifying as two or more races. Additionally, 16% of Griffith’s residents identified as Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Griffith, Lake County, IN, sees a homeownership rate of about 69%, with median home values around $193,000 (2024). Rental rates average $1,100/month. The market has experienced moderate growth, with property values rising approximately 4% year-over-year. Housing types include mainly single-family homes, some townhouses, and limited apartment complexes. Popular neighborhoods include Downtown, Broad Street, and Boulevard Manor, offering a suburban feel. Property taxes in Griffith average 1.07% of assessed value, equating to roughly $2,065 annually on a median-priced home. The area is popular for its affordability within the larger Northwest Indiana region.

Griffith, Indiana, located in Lake County, features a transport system primarily reliant on personal vehicles, with over 94% of households owning at least one car. The average commute time is about 27 minutes, slightly above the national average. Around 85% of residents drive alone to work, while less than 1% utilize public transit, with no direct commuter rail stations in Griffith—though nearby Hammond provides South Shore Line access. Major roadways like I-94 and US-41 connect the city to employment hubs in Hammond, Gary, and Chicago, with limited local bus service offered by Gary Public Transportation Corporation.

Griffith, Lake County, IN, lacks a major hospital within city limits; residents primarily access care at nearby hospitals like Community Hospital in Munster (458 beds) or St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago (189 beds). Local care includes several clinics (e.g., Community Healthcare System Griffith), with Lake County’s uninsured rate at roughly 7.5%. The patient population is predominantly White (65%), African American (19%), and Hispanic (19%). Common health issues include diabetes (11% adult prevalence), hypertension, and obesity. Healthcare providers per 100,000 people are around 240. Access challenges include transportation barriers and provider shortages, especially in mental health.