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Porter, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
5,208
Population
843/sq mi density
$74,155
Median Income
$37,778 per capita
$259,700
Home Value
$291,307 Zillow
$1,161
Median Rent
20.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
166
Violent Crime/100K
477 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,155 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$259,700 home value, $1,161/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$259,700
8% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,161/mo
0% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,153
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$259,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$291,307
Median Sale Price
$259,950
Median List Price
$268,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.2%
Owner-Occupied
22.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$959/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,082/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,317/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,612/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,744/mo
Census median rent:
$1,161/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
23 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
42.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$160
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
34% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $259,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,307 |
| Median Sale Price | $259,950 |
| Median List Price | $268,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,161 |
| FMR Studio | $959 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,082 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,317 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,612 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,744 |
Market
| Days on Market | 23 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 42.9% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 14 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $160 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,153 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 20.5% |