The Town FilesDyer, Indiana
Town in Lake County · population 16,517 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $322,200
- Household income
- $107,159
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 47.1
Dyer is a town of 16,517 people in Lake County, Indiana. The median home is worth $322,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Indiana towns, more of a college town than 95% of Indiana towns, more upscale than 93% of Indiana towns.
How Dyer ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dyer is worth $322,200, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $107,159, which is more affordable than 25% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $1,225 a month. 87.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dyer | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $322,200 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $1,225 | $888 |
| Median household income | $107,159 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dyer
| People | Dyer | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.5% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.2% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.8% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Dyer
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.2 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dyer since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 12, 1965 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 84 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 28, 2012.
Severe weather in Lake County since 1996
Lake County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Flood | DR-4933: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4704: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Lake County
Lake County had 191,633 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,200 a year. Unemployment was 5% in 2023; in Dyer itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Dyer
3 public schools with 2,148 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kahler Middle School | 5-8 | 946 | 18.5 |
| Protsman Elementary School | PK-4 | 642 | 14.9 |
| George Bibich Elementary School | PK-4 | 560 | 17.0 |
Towns near Dyer
- Lynwood, IL2.7 mi · 9,116 people · home $218,000
- Sauk Village, IL3.2 mi · 9,921 people · home $110,800
- Munster, IN3.4 mi · 23,894 people · home $334,300
- Schererville, IN3.5 mi · 29,646 people · home $314,900
- Highland, IN4.3 mi · 23,984 people · home $233,300
- St. John, IN4.4 mi · 20,303 people · home $406,300
- Griffith, IN4.9 mi · 16,528 people · home $210,100
- Lansing, IL5.0 mi · 29,076 people · home $177,000
Dyer questions
Is Dyer, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dyer scores better for retirees than 88% of Indiana towns and quieter than 24%. 25.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.1).
How much does a house cost in Dyer?
The median owner-occupied home in Dyer is valued at $322,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $107,159, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,225 a month.
What is the weather like in Dyer?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 28.2 inches of snow.
Does Dyer get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dyer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 12, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)