Porter, IN

Living in Porter

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 9
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 88
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 45
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Schools 85
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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
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Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

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Hospitals

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Airports

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