Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Valparaiso is a mid-size city in Indiana with a population of 34,377. Residents earn $67,664 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Valparaiso receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Valparaiso offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Valparaiso is $67,664, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Valparaiso is $250,500, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,142 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Valparaiso is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 108 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,912 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Valparaiso experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.4% |
| 37% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,664 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,158 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,120 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,304 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.7% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,215 |
| County GDP | $9,875M |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Healthcare | 439 |
| Retail | 464 |
| Manufacturing | 151 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,957 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $250,500 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $350,880 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| Median List Price | $399,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $179 |
| Homes Sold | 29 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 26.0% |
| Inventory | 77 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,142 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,437 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,957 |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 25.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,441/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 439 |
| Total Violent | 108.1/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 3.1/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 21.6/100K |
| Assault | 83.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,911.6/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 169.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,624.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 117.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.4 inches |
| 12% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4798°N, 87.0523°W |
| County FIPS | 18127 |
Winner: Republican by 10.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,006/sq mi |
| Total Area | 17.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 24 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 439 |
| Restaurants | 369 |
| Retail Stores | 464 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |