Michigan City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Berrien County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
31,894 Population 1,546/sq mi density
$52,979 Median Income $29,518 per capita
$129,000 Home Value $195,500 Zillow
$915 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$52,979 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,000 home value, $915/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Michigan City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,979
30% below
$29,518 per capita
Home Value
$129,000
54% below
Zillow: $195,500
Median Rent
$915/mo
21% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
44% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Michigan City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Michigan City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
70%
Home Value
46%
Rent
79%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Michigan City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Michigan City residents earn a median household income of $52,979 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,518. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,096 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Michigan City is $129,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,500. Median rent is $915/month, with 28.1% 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 1961.

Education

18.8% of adults in Michigan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Michigan City has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population31,894
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,546/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,979
Per Capita$29,518
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$9,718M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,000
Rent$915
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$195,500
Housing Units14,849
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation646 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Michigan City was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.