Porter, IN
Living in Porter
Bikeability
15
Walkability
9
Commute
42
Public Transit
29
Affordability
58
Public Safety
98
Airports
88
Hospitals
59
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
85
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.8k
Population
-97 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
35%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
78%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate33%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$92k
Median Household Income
+$27k (2010–19)
95%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
84%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$190k
Median Home Value
+$10k (2010–19)
21%
Built 2000 or Later
$1k
Median Monthly Rent
+$388 (2010–19)
75%
Owner-Occupied
+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Crime
Violent Crime in Porter
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5
Property Crime in Porter
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 15 |
Feb | 28 | 2 | 10 |
Mar | 38 | 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 | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
Dec | 28 | 3 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Porter
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Porter, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Porter, IN
Chesterton Montessori School
4 miles, SE
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
7 miles, SW
Nativity of Our Savior School
7 miles, SW
Portage Christian School
8 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Porter, IN
Valparaiso University
12 miles, S
Indiana University-Northwest
14 miles, W
DeVry University-Indiana
17 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
20 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Porter, IN
Porter Regional Hospital
6 miles, S
Porter-Starke Services Inc
10 miles, S
Franciscan St Anthony Health-Michigan City
10 miles, E
St Mary Medical Center Inc
12 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Porter, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
36 miles, W
South Bend International Airport
40 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
49 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
89 miles, NE