Valparaiso, IN
Living in Valparaiso
Bikeability35
Walkability56
Commute67
Public Transit32
Affordability70
Public Safety93
Airports79
Hospitals66
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
33kPopulation+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
$60kMedian 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
$186kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$817Median 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
Montessori Academy of Valparaiso
1 miles, N
Immanuel Lutheran School
1 miles, NE
St Paul Catholic School
2 miles, W
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Valparaiso, IN
Valparaiso University
1 miles, SE
DeVry University-Indiana
14 miles, W
Indiana University-Northwest
16 miles, W
Purdue University Northwest
23 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valparaiso, IN
Porter-Starke Services Inc
1 miles, N
Porter Regional Hospital
5 miles, N
St Mary Medical Center Inc
11 miles, W
Pinnacle Hospital
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Valparaiso, IN
South Bend International Airport
41 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
42 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
56 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
93 miles, NE