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La porte, IN

La porte, IN.

Population: 44,763 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La porte, IN is $279,723 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $265,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,229/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, tornado, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$279,723

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$279,723
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.8%
10-year appreciation
+95.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$279,723
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$265,000
Median list price
$298,500
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+15.3%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
107
For-sale inventory
154
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
58

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,229/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$750/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$937/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,156/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,502/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,734/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Indiana Department of Correction, Renaissance Academy Charter School, LaPorte Community School Corp
Schools include
LaPorte Juvenile Correctional, Renaissance Academy Charter School, F Willard Crichfield Elementary, Hailmann Elementary School, Handley Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fisher-Calo (7.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
69.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
277
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,526
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,858

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (20 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
La Porte Municipal Airport (LPO) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST HEALTH-LA PORTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-66 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,579
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
34,874
Average weekly wage
$989
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
180

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

La porteState medianUS median
Median home value$279,723$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$265,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,229/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,579$1,179$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in La porte, IN?
$279,723.
What is the median sale price in La porte, IN?
$265,000.
How long do homes take to sell in La porte, IN?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in La porte, IN?
Typical rent: $1,229/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in La porte, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, tornado, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is La porte, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in La porte, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La porte, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La porte, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La porte, IN?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La porte, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 12.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in La porte, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in La porte, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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