At a Glance
Median Income
$67,664
$39,158 per capita
Home Value
$250,500
Zillow: $350,880
Median Rent
$1,142/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
108/100K
1,912/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.0% (44% 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 $350,880. 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 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,912/100K. The murder rate is 3.1/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population34,377
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density2,006/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,664
Per Capita$39,158
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$9,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,500
Rent$1,142
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$350,880
Housing Units15,192
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent108/100K
Property1,912/100K
Murder3.1/100K
Assault83/100K
Burglary170/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,441/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation794 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Valparaiso was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 369 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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