Lake County, Indiana
Lake Station Real Estate and Local Guide
A working-class residential city in northwest Indiana's Lake County, near Gary along the Deep River and the historic Calumet sand ridge. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lake Station best.
About the area
Living in Lake Station, IN
Named for its role as a railroad depot in 1851, the western terminus of the Michigan Central Railroad; briefly renamed East Gary from 1908 until it reverted to Lake Station in 1977.
The housing market
Homes in Lake Station
- About 69.5% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 81% of the housing stock is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $124,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lake Station home
Heritage Days Festival
Annual community festival held at Riverview Park
Fuzz Follies Car Show
Yearly car show hosted at Riverview Park
Riverview Park
City park along the Deep River that hosts community events
Four Winds Park
One of the city's ten municipal parks
For agents
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.