Valparaiso, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Porter County County
Valparaiso, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Valparaiso a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Valparaiso residents earn a median household income of $67,664 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,158. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% 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 Valparaiso is $250,500 , 11% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,139. Median rent is $1,142/month, with 32.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Valparaiso reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 822/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.6% of adults in Valparaiso hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% above the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valparaiso has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). 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 44.