Valparaiso, IN

Living in Valparaiso

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Bikeability 35
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Walkability 56
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Commute 67
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 45
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Schools 95
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Residents

33k Population +2.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
41% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
55% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household55%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$817 Median Monthly Rent +$144 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%

Crime

Violent Crime in Valparaiso

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5

Property Crime in Valparaiso

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 14
Feb 27 2 10
Mar 37 2 6
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Valparaiso

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Valparaiso, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Valparaiso, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Valparaiso, IN

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Valparaiso University
1 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Valparaiso, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
15 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Valparaiso, IN

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