City safety & data profile

ValparaisoIN

Valparaiso, IN is a 33K-resident city in Porter County with a median household income of $69,872.

Porter County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Valparaiso, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Valparaiso has a population larger than 66% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $267,300, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

33K
Population
Top 34%
By size
$69,872
Median income
$267,300
Median home
14.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Valparaiso

Valparaiso posts a median household income higher than 37% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Valparaiso area.

Top 63%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Valparaiso

Where Valparaiso income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$69,872 Bottom 37% higher than 37% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Valparaiso, IN beyond the headline numbers

Valparaiso sits inside Porter County, Indiana, at roughly 41.47°N, -87.06°W. Population 32,626, $69,872 median household income. Median home value $267,300, median rent $1,224. Poverty rate 14.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Valparaiso's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.6%, then short sleep duration at 36.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Valparaiso, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Valparaiso from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
32,626
Valparaiso
Median Income
$69,872
+3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$267,300
+17% vs avg
Median Age
37
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Porter County) - Valparaiso's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
175K+6%
Median Income
$87,972+40%
Median Home Value
$281,500+70%
Poverty Rate
9.6%-8%
Unemployment
4.7%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Valparaiso, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
Poverty Rate
14.9% +5% vs avg
Unemployment 3.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.6%
Work From Home 10.4%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 84.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.6%
Short Sleep Duration
36.5%
High Blood Pressure
35.8%
Physical Inactivity
24.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Current Asthma
11.2%
Diabetes
11.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%
Annual Checkup 78.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
NORTHWEST HEALTH - PORTER
VALPARAISO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Valparaiso, IN? ▼
Valparaiso, IN has a population of 32,626 people, located in Porter County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Valparaiso? ▼
The median household income in Valparaiso, IN is $69,872 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.9%.
What is the median home value in Valparaiso? ▼
The median home value in Valparaiso, IN is $267,300. Median rent is $1,224/month.
What are the top health concerns in Valparaiso? ▼
The top health indicators in Valparaiso include Obesity (38.6%), Short Sleep Duration (36.5%), High Blood Pressure (35.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Valparaiso? ▼
Valparaiso has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Valparaiso? ▼
The median age in Valparaiso, IN is 37 years. 40.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Valparaiso, IN is located in Porter County, Indiana. With a population of 33K and a $69,872 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Valparaiso area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Valparaiso's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Valparaiso area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Valparaiso against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Porter County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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