Valparaiso Community Schools, IN
Living in Valparaiso Community Schools
Bikeability29
Walkability47
Commute61
Public Transit29
Affordability64
Public Safety94
Airports79
Hospitals66
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
45kPopulation+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
$67kMedian 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
$203kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$826Median 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
St Paul Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Montessori Academy of Valparaiso
1 miles, NE
Immanuel Lutheran School
2 miles, E
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN
Valparaiso University
2 miles, SE
DeVry University-Indiana
13 miles, W
Indiana University-Northwest
15 miles, NW
Purdue University Northwest
22 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN
Porter-Starke Services Inc
1 miles, NE
Porter Regional Hospital
5 miles, N
St Mary Medical Center Inc
10 miles, W
Pinnacle Hospital
13 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Valparaiso Community Schools, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
41 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
42 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
55 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
94 miles, NE