Munster is a medium-sized town located in the state of Indiana. With a population of 23,664 people and five associated neighborhoods, Munster is the 42nd largest community in Indiana.
Munster real estate is some of the most expensive in Indiana, although Munster house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Also of interest is that Munster has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 10.45% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Because of many things, Munster is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Munster really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Munster perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
Munster is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 47.80% of adults in Munster have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Munster in 2022 was $53,245, which is wealthy relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $212,980 for a family of four.
Munster is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Munster home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Munster residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Munster also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.88% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Munster include German, Polish, Irish, Italian, and English.
The most common language spoken in Munster is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.