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Valparaiso, IN

Valparaiso, IN.

Population: 42,183 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Valparaiso, IN is $351,407 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $325,000 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,339/month. 16 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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$351,407

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$351,407
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
10-year appreciation
+71.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$351,407
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
$325,000
Median list price
$368,950
Median price per sqft
$180
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
115
For-sale inventory
138
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
112
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
58

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,339/mo
1-year rent change
+1.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$980/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,350/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,790/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
16
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Duneland School Corporation, East Porter County School Corp, Portage Township Schools
Schools include
Jackson Elementary School, Morgan Township Middle/High School, Washington Twp Middle/High School, Morgan Township Elementary School, Washington Twp 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
A
Flood risk level
High
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 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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.0 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
10.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,708
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,501

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Indiana Dunes National Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Indiana Dunes National Park, Pullman National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Porter County Municipal Airport (VPZ) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST HEALTH - PORTER, PORTER-STARKE SERVICES INC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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
1,980
Housing built before 1970
33.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,441
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
76.7%

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

ValparaisoState medianUS median
Median home value$351,407$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$325,000$238,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,339/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,441$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 Valparaiso, IN?
$351,407.
What is the median sale price in Valparaiso, IN?
$325,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Valparaiso, IN?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Valparaiso, IN?
Typical rent: $1,339/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Valparaiso, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Valparaiso, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Valparaiso, 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 Valparaiso, IN?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Valparaiso, IN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Valparaiso, IN?
16 schools (12 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Valparaiso, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 10.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Valparaiso, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Valparaiso, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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