Crown Point is a city located in Lake County, Indiana. The city is the county seat of Lake County and was incorporated in 1868. On October 31, 1834, Solon Robinson and his family became first settlers to an area that later became Crown Point. Because of its location, Crown Point is known as the Hub of Lake County.
Crown Point clearly has a hometown atmosphere, with its historic downtown square, numerous unique shops, parks, golf courses, and other scenic locales; yet Crown point is in close proximity with Chicago, Lake Michigan beaches, area water parks, and more.
Our downtown square is alive and well with our beautiful Old Courthouse, distinctive shopping, banking, antique shops, and quaint restaurants with an occasional street fair or festival and fun for all. There are tourist attractions within walking distance of the square, one being the Old Sheriff’s House and the Old Homestead which are on the National Register of Historical Buildings. The Old Courthouse, also on the National Register of Historical Buildings, is a beautiful gem with unique shops in the lower level.
Crown Point is rich in history and ready for the future with one of the most modern hospitals and newest high schools in the state of Indiana. Our I65/SR231 corridor is one of the most prime undeveloped locations in the area and is ready to accept the largest of business developments. With these facilities, the City of Crown Point offers the best in education, medical treatment, business opportunities and housing. Our community offers small town living with big city goals and opportunities. Crown Point is a wonderful place to call home.
Housing Cost
Crown Point offers a wide range of housing choices including single family, condos, townhomes and quality new construction. Housing prices range from $100,000 to $350,000 with an average home cost of $122,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 23,493. Crown Point covers 16.6 square miles. It sites at an elevation of 735 feet above sea level.
Climate
Crown Point, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Crown Point is 38.02 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.47 Inches.
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lon Robinson and his family became first settlers to an area that later became Crown Point. Because of its location, Crown Point is known as the Hub of Lake County.