Griffith, IN Community Guide | Joanne Dal Santo

Community Guide · Lake County, Indiana

Living in Griffith, IN

A small-town Lake County community built around a preserved early-1900s railroad downtown.

A scene from Griffith, IN

Character & Vibe

This guide covers what it is like to live in Griffith, Indiana, a Lake County town whose historic downtown grew up around the railroad at the start of the 20th century. You will find local schools, commuting options, dining, shopping, parks and recreation, plus what buyers tend to appreciate about the community.

Griffith has the feel of an earlier era of suburbia: tree-lined streets, well-kept bungalows and ranch homes, and a compact downtown of restored brick storefronts that grew up around the old railroad line. The Griffith Historic District is listed on the National Register, and the town runs a busy calendar of community events, concerts and farmers markets built around its downtown core.

The Griffith Historic District preserves the town's railroad-era architecture from the early 1900s.

Commute & Trains

Griffith has no South Shore Line station of its own; the closest stops are in Hammond and East Chicago, a short drive away, with trains to Chicago's Millennium Station in roughly 35 to 45 minutes. I-80/94 runs along the town's northern edge and I-65 begins just to the east, so most commutes to Chicago are car-based.

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Schools

Districts and schools serving Griffith families

Dining

Local places to eat in and around Griffith

Shopping

Retail options serving Griffith

Parks & Recreation

Green space, trails and outdoor life near Griffith

What Buyers Love

Griffith appeals to buyers who want small-town character, solid parks and a real downtown without giving up the region's commuter access. Homes are generally affordable compared with the communities closer to the state line, and the historic core gives the town a sense of place that newer communities are still building.

  • A National Register historic downtown with a genuine small-town feel
  • Affordable homes on tree-lined streets
  • A strong parks program and year-round community events
  • Easy access to I-80/94, I-65 and nearby South Shore Line stations

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