Valparaiso, Indiana
Among the top 18% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 56% of US places
- top 13% for natural disaster risk
Valparaiso is a mid-size city in Indiana with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, air quality, and park & nature access. It rates lower on sunny days and annual snowfall.
Official websiteci.valparaiso.in.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.6 in
humid 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 55% of US places
Home Value$230k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 34% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.05%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax5.20%better than 43% of US places
State 3.20% + Local 2.00%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.53%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment3.0%better than 58% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.3 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.0 inbetter than 22% of US places
Sunny Days208 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 60% of US places
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk34.4better than 87% of US places
Air Quality39 AQIbetter than 80% of US places
School Quality48.6better than 33% of US places
Violent Crime553/100kbetter than 62% of US places
Property Crime833/100kbetter than 55% of US places
Community
Population33,99196th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.830th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2861st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.9%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.7%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.4%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 66% of US places
Walkability7.5/20better than 67% of US places
Airport Distance42 mibetter than 73% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.3%better than 58% of US places
Amenities Nearby32.95better than 30% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Valparaiso an affordable place to live?
- Valparaiso is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Valparaiso?
- The median home value in Valparaiso is $230k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Valparaiso?
- Median household income in Valparaiso is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Valparaiso?
- Median gross rent in Valparaiso is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Valparaiso safe?
- Valparaiso is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 553/100k (better than 62%). Property crime is 833/100k.
- What is the weather like in Valparaiso?
- Valparaiso averages 75°F in July and 26°F in January, with 42.3 in of annual precipitation and about 208 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Valparaiso?
- Public-school quality in Valparaiso is below average, scoring better than 33% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Valparaiso?
- The average one-way commute in Valparaiso is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)