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La Porte, IN Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Emilia Turner

Things that make La Porte unique

So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $59,862, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $143,800 on average. It's a a small town city with about 22,125 people. Rent is about $889/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

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Noah Miller

Worst things about La Porte nobody talks about

You can expect to pay around $889 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Tr...

7 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Hannah F.

Moving to La Porte with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 3 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -La Porte sits at 538.1 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading.

6 replies 9 upvotes moving
Serenity Foster

Job market in La Porte for tech?

I'm a 22-year-old physical therapist and The median home value here is around $143,800, which is actually reasonable. Rent is about $889/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? People...

1 replies 14 upvotes jobs
Noah Miller

How much do you pay for rent in La Porte?

So, Just moved here 14 months ago and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $143,800, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $59,862, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 22,125, La Porte is a small...

7 replies 13 upvotes housing
Sarah Sanchez

Job market in La Porte for tech?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $889 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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chill_ariana20

Moving from Salt Lake City to La Porte next month

Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $889 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -La Porte sits at 538.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for La Porte?

2 replies 4 upvotes moving
Hannah B.

Is public transit usable in La Porte?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $889/month for a decent place. With a population of 22,125, La Porte is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is dece...

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lachef2023

Grocery stores in La Porte -recommendations?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $889/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 22,125 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. People here are...

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Emilia Turner

Studio apartments in La Porte -options?

Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $889 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 11.9%, which is around average. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with th...

12 replies 6 upvotes housing
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