Valparaiso Community Schools, IN

Living in Valparaiso Community Schools

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Bikeability 29
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Walkability 47
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 44
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Schools 95
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Residents

45k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
60% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate26%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$203k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$826 Median Monthly Rent +$139 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Valparaiso Community Schools

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5

Property Crime in Valparaiso Community Schools

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump46%

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 Community Schools

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding43
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN

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Valparaiso University
2 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN

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Pinnacle Hospital
13 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN

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