Porter, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
Porter, IN
At a Glance
How Porter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Porter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Porter residents earn a median household income of $74,155 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,778. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,215 business establishments, including 369 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Porter is $259,700 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,926. Median rent is $1,161/month, with 20.5% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Porter reports 19 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 192/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Porter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porter has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.