At a Glance
Median Income
$59,862
$29,946 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $265,895
Median Rent
$889/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
538/100K
2,152/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How La Porte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Porte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Porte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Porte residents earn a median household income of $59,862 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,946. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,494 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Porte is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,895. Median rent is $889/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
La Porte reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,152/100K. The murder rate is 4.6/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in La Porte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Porte has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population22,125
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,749/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,862
Per Capita$29,946
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$5,780M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$889
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$265,895
Housing Units10,178
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent538/100K
Property2,152/100K
Murder4.6/100K
Assault450/100K
Burglary366/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,091/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation804 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in La Porte was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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