Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area, IN

Living in the Michigan City Metro Area

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 30
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 60
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Schools 77
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Residents

110k Population -783 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black11%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$613 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas82%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Michigan City Metro Area

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in the Michigan City Metro Area

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 13
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 37 3 5
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 4 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Michigan City Metro Area

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area, IN

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La Lumiere School
11 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area, IN

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Valparaiso University
16 miles, W
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Holy Cross College
27 miles, E
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Saint Mary's College
27 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area, IN

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La Porte Hospital
4 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area, IN

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