East Chicago IN
144 active listings out of 8.1K total properties we track across 2 East Chicago ZIPs — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full sales/tax history. Refreshed nightly.
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Inventory breakdown
Distribution of the 144 currently-active listings in East Chicago, IN. Full dataset covers 8.1K properties — listings, off-market homes, rentals, and full history.
ZIP codes in East Chicago
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Nearby cities
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GET https://api.straply.com/v1/markets/city/east-chicago-in
Authorization: Bearer $STRAPLY_KEY{
"city": "east-chicago-in",
"total_tracked": 8138,
"active": 144,
"median_list": 145000
}East Chicago, IN real estate: market summary
As of November 2026, Straply tracks 8,138 homes in East Chicago, IN, with 144 active for sale at a median list price of $145,000 (~$94/sq ft). Notably, home prices are climbing — the median sale price is up 25% year over year.
- Median list price
- $145,000
- Median $/sq ft
- $94
- Active listings
- 144
- Median sale price
- $138,500 (+25% YoY)
- Properties tracked
- 8,138
Frequently asked: East Chicago, IN real estate
What is the median home price in East Chicago?
The median list price in East Chicago, IN is $145,000 (about $94 per square foot), based on 144 active listings tracked by Straply as of November 2026.
What price range are homes in East Chicago?
Active listings in East Chicago, IN concentrate in: 90% under $300k and 9% $300k–$500k.
Are home prices in East Chicago going up or down?
The median sale price is $138,500, up 25% year over year. Straply tracked 115 sales here over the past 12 months.
How many homes are for sale in East Chicago?
Straply is tracking 144 active listings in East Chicago, IN out of 8,138 properties on record as of November 2026.
How old are the homes in East Chicago?
Most homes in East Chicago, IN were built in the 1920s. About 3% were built after 1980, while 70% predate 1940. The newest tracked home dates to 2024.
What types of homes are in East Chicago?
East Chicago, IN is mostly single-family homes (49% of listings). Also common: lots / land 25%, multi-family homes 24%.
How many bedrooms do homes in East Chicago typically have?
The most common size in East Chicago, IN is 3 bd.
What areas are near East Chicago?
Nearby markets Straply also tracks include Hammond, Whiting, Highland, Munster.
Data as of November 2026. Source: Straply. For address-level history and programmatic access, use the Straply API.