At a Glance
Median Income
$81,938
$44,365 per capita
Home Value
$348,600
Zillow: $329,707
Median Rent
$1,254/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
12.6% smoking rate
How Valparaiso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valparaiso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valparaiso a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Valparaiso residents earn a median household income of $81,938 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,365. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valparaiso is $348,600 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,707. Median rent is $1,254/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
38.5% of adults in Valparaiso hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valparaiso has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,910
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density412/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans26.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,938
Per Capita$44,365
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A
Home Value$348,600
Rent$1,254
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$329,707
Housing Units2,005
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation60 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Valparaiso was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.