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Porter, IN

Porter, IN.

Population: 28,307 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Porter, IN is $338,413 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $169,000 after a median 89.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,627/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,413

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

89.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,413
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+6.8%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$338,413
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
$169,000
Median list price
$189,999
Median price per sqft
$129
1-year sale-price change
-44.1%
Median days on market
89.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
93
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
36 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,627/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,160/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,870/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
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Discovery Charter School, Duneland School Corporation
Schools include
Discovery Charter School, Bailly Elementary School, Brummitt Elementary School, Chesterton Senior High School, Liberty Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cam-Or Inc. (8.9 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
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.0 in
Annual snowfall
27.0 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)
48
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
180

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
33,864
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,226

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Bodin Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
METHODIST HOSPITALS INC, NORTHWEST HEALTH-LA PORTE, FRANCISCAN HEALTH MICHIGAN CITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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
1,985
Housing built before 1970
31.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,473
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
80.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
56,608
Average weekly wage
$1,081
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
439

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

How it compares

PorterState medianUS median
Median home value$338,413$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$169,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,627/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,473$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 Porter, IN?
$338,413.
What is the median sale price in Porter, IN?
$169,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Porter, IN?
Median days on market: 89.5 days.
What is typical rent in Porter, IN?
Typical rent: $1,627/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Porter, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Porter, IN in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Porter, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Porter, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Porter, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Porter, IN?
10 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Porter, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 11.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Porter, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Porter, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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