Munster is a city in Indiana. It is located in Lake County and is approximately 24 miles south of Chicago. Originally, the town was settled by native Americans and was organized in 1845. During this time, it had a population of about 500. The suburbia era began after the 1920s and commuters moved into the area. However, after the Great Depression, all growth stopped. In addition, the city was faced with a housing shortage after World War II, which forced developers to create Independence Park. During this time, the population was composed of well-to-do commuters, small farmers, and industrial workers.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population of Munster City is 22,604 and is composed of 11,209 men and 11,395 women. It has a median household income of $71,503 and is located in Lake County. Compared to other areas, Munster has a low poverty rate of 3.5 percent.
In the town, the median age was 44.8 years. Twenty percent of households included children, while 8.0% were headed by a woman without her husband. Thirty-nine percent of households were non-families, while twenty-one percent were single adults. In addition, 12.0% of households included an elderly person. The median household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.07.
The climate in Munster is fairly mild, with an average temperature of around 12°C. The winters are mild and snowfall is uncommon. Most of the year, the city's temperatures meet the national average. On 28 July 2014, the city received its highest amount of rainfall on record, measuring a whopping 122.2 l/m2. The heavy rains caused flooding in the area.