Munster
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Munster, Indiana is a lively suburban city conveniently positioned in Northwest Indiana near the Illinois border. Known for its well-maintained neighborhoods, green spaces, and family-friendly amenities, Munster attracts residents and visitors seeking a safe and welcoming environment with easy access to Chicago.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
23,894
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.56°, -87.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,435
Local Cost
$1,590
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-31.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
976 mm
Internet Speed
296 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GYY
Distance
10 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.