East Chicago
East Chicago, Indiana has about 28,000 residents currently, although it had a high of 58,000 in 1960. It’s known as a gritty industrial area, built on the broad back of the early steel mills and transportation waterways. The steel crisis in the 70’s unfortunately demolished the EC economy.
Through economic incentives for home buyers, East Chicago Indiana is making attempts at a slow recovery. The taxes that the Ameristar Casino bring in certainly help also. Its proximity to Chicago, Illinois make EC a promisong place for industry and manufacturing.
Public Schools:
Harrison Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Block Middle School
East Chicago Indiana Home Ownership Programs
East Chicago offers incentives for deciding to buy a house in the city. They have two Home Ownership Programs. For pre-owned homes, they are offering $10,000 downpayment assistance. If you build a brand new home in the city, you can get up to $25,000. City employees can get $35,000!
Indiana Harbor, East Chicago. Photo by By U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District
