The Northwest Indiana town of Schererville is often called the “Crossroads of the Nation.” It dates to long before the town's founding in 1866, when American settlers migrating west converged at this point along the way. Today, it’s where U.S. Highway 41, which spans from Michigan to Florida, and U.S. Highway 30, going from New Jersey to Oregon, intersect. “Schererville is growing a bit in terms of the population,” says Steven Cleveland, a broker associate with @properties. “There’s not much new construction happening here - that’s happening more in communities surrounding Schererville.” Schererville is 35 miles southeast of downtown Chicago, with a mix of people who work in Northwest Indiana and those who commute to Chicago.
Welcome to Schererville sign that you'll see all over the area.
Aerial view of highway 30, where you'll find ample shopping for miles, Schererville, IN.
An owl statue surrounded by yellow flowers is featured at the Schererville Town Hall.
Three large shopping centers of Schererville, quick drive from Lake Hills, IN.
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Tax advantage in Indiana
Schererville is close to the Illinois border, and one of the advantages is tax breaks for living in Indiana. “The biggest driving factor is lower property taxes, and we don’t have a grocery tax,” Cleveland says. “Many people come from Illinois to shop for groceries.” The median single-family house price is $370,000, which is slightly lower than the national median, according to the National Association of Realtors. It’s higher than Dyer, at $340,000, the nearest community to the west. “There’s a lot of diversity in housing,” says Nancy Frigo, a broker at Coldwell Banker Realty. “It’s a good mix of all types regarding affordability and style.” Most of the newer and custom-built homes are in the Hartsdale neighborhood west of downtown, where some are over $1 million. Townhouses range from $175,000 to $450,000, while condos are priced from $150,000 to $350,000.
According to FBI statistics, the rate of violent crime incidents over the past five years was way below the national and state averages. Property crimes were around the state and national average for the same period. Specifically, instances of theft were above the national average, according to Niche.
You can find new construction in Schererville in the subdivision of Amberieigh Estates.
Homes in Schererville sit on well-maintained lawns.
The residential streets are quite and inviting in Hartsdale.
Residents thoughtfully decorate during the holidays in Hartsdale.
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East to Interstate 65
Interstate 65 in nearby Merrillville is 8 miles to the east. Heading north on the highway leads to Interstates 90 and 94. The Hammond South Shore Line commuter station is 14 miles north, while the Amtrak station in Dyer, just west of Schererville, takes passengers to Chicago or south to Indianapolis. Midway International Airport is 35 miles away, and O’Hare Airport is an additional 20 miles north.
Schererville dining and shopping begins at the Crossroads
Most of Schererville's retail and restaurant options center around Joliet Road and Indianapolis Boulevard, where Routes 30 and 41 intersect. Within a two-mile radius are several shopping centers, chains and independent restaurants. East of that intersection is a turnoff on West Joliet Street to get to the small downtown area, where the town administration building, the courthouse, a few local restaurants and quaint shops are located.
La Carreta Restaurant bar and dinning room has spicy Mexican dishes in Schererville.
Aldi has many great deals on food and alcohol in Hartsdale.
Patrons of Greg's place watch the game while having lunch in Schererville.
Tenth Planet is a great place to find the newest comics in Hartsdale.
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Redar Park hosts Schererville Fest
Two main summer festivals occur in a couple of the town’s parks. Redar Park is where the five-day Schererville Fest takes place. The celebration runs from Wednesday through Sunday in early June, and features live music, food trucks, carnival rides and a beer garden. At other times of the year, the 9-acre facility has a softball field, two basketball courts, a place to play sand volleyball and a playground. To get a jump on the 4th of July festivities, Rohrman Park has an annual fireworks show in late June. The free event has food vendors and bounce houses. The park spans over 40 acres and has five soccer fields, lighted baseball and softball diamonds and a one-mile paved trail. The Pennsy Greenway goes by Rohrman Park. It’s a walking and biking trail that extends to Calumet City, Illinois, 12 miles away. Another summer tradition in town is the Schererville Corn Roast, held during the St. Michael Festival at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.
Schererville Fest is a five day event that takes place each summer in Schererville.
There is plenty of space for a picnic at Peter G Redar Memorial Park in Schererville.
Pennsy Greenway trail passes through Schererville connecting nearby towns.
Rohrman Park in Schererville has a large picnic shelter perfect for a family gathering.
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‘A’ rated Lake Central School Corporation
The Lake Central School Corporation is the public school district that serves Schererville, Dyer, and portions of St. John and Griffith. It receives an A grade from Niche. The six elementary and three middle schools feed into Lake Central High School. The high school is ranked the 21st best in Indiana out of nearly 400 schools and has an average graduation rate of 95%. Private school options include St. Michael Catholic School for K-8 and Hammond Baptist Schools, which serve K-12.
Homan Elementary provides exemplary education to the students of Schererville.
Hammond Baptist High School serves the students of Schererville.
Grimmer Middle School A entrance flanked by bences, Schererville, IN.
Students are the highest priority at Lake Central High School.
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