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Living in Valparaiso, IN
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Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Valparaiso at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population34,733
Median Household Income$69,872
Median Home Value$267,300
Median Gross Rent$1,224
Median Age37.0
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home10.4%
Homeownership58.0%
Housing Vacancy6.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Valparaiso is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Valparaiso and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Valparaiso
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$267,300
Median Gross Rent$1,224
Homeownership58.0%
Housing Vacancy6.1%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Valparaiso, IN
Median Household Income$69,872
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home10.4%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Valparaiso and how households are structured
Population34,733
Median Age37.0
Average Household Size2.2
Valparaiso is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Valparaiso
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Valparaiso point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.
Average Summer High82.9°F
Average Winter Low17.6°F
Annual Rainfall42.3 in.
Annual Snowfall40.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Valparaiso
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Valparaiso is located in Porter County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Porter County.
County Intelligence
Valparaiso & Porter County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Valparaiso is located in Porter County, Indiana.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Valparaiso.
Current NarrowTheList data for Valparaiso shows a population of about 34,733. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Porter County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Valparaiso.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.