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Valparaiso, IN

Porter CountyElev. 242 m
Population
34,377
Median home
$250,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
25
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Valparaiso

With about 34,377 residents, Valparaiso is one of Indiana's notable places. Valparaiso sits in Porter County. The median age is 37 and the median household income is $67,664. Homes carry a median value of $250,500, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.4%). Around 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
34,377
Median age
37
Median household income
$67,664
Per-capita income
$39,158
Poverty rate
14%
High-school grad or higher
93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg. commute
23.2 min
Work from home
9.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.4%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black3.3%
Asian3.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.8%
Sales & office22.8%
Service15%
Production, transportation & material moving12.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$250,500
Median gross rent
$1,142/mo
Owner-occupied
58.6%
Median year built
1979
Households
14,350
Avg. household size
2.2

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Valparaiso has 25 public schools — 15 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading61%
Math48%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Boone Grove High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Morgan Township Middle/High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Porter County Career CenterHighGrades 6–12
Valparaiso High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Washington Twp Middle/High SchoolHighGrades 6–12
Wheeler High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Union Township Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Central Elementary SchoolElementary
Cooks Corners Elementary SchoolElementary
Flint Lake Elementary SchoolElementary
Heavilin Elementary SchoolElementary
Jackson Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime72% below national
Valparaiso109
Indiana380
United States386
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime50% below national
Valparaiso969
Indiana1,688
United States1,952
↓ 8% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Valparaiso Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Valparaiso.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Porter County
Cold waveRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Valparaiso is in Porter County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Valparaiso sits in Porter County. Elevation ~242 m.

Map of Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN
Where Valparaiso is
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Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Heritage HallPorter County Jail and Sheriff's HouseRose, David Garland, HouseLoring, Dr. David J., Residence and ClinicPorter County Memorial HallImmanuel Lutheran ChurchMcCallum, William, HouseWolf, Josephus, House
Notable people from Valparaiso
Beulah BondiCarly SchroederMark N. BrownJim RathmannRobbie HummelHarry BenhamSean ManaeaHenry C. GordonNewton ArvinDouglas A. Anderson
People searches in Valparaiso
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Nearby cities
Portage (10 mi)Hobart (12 mi)Merrillville (14 mi)Crown Point (16 mi)Gary (17 mi)Michigan (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Valparaiso, IN (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Valparaiso, Indiana.

Ryan Michael Davis, 47
Valparaiso · Porter County · 46383
Ryan Michael Allen Johnson, 38
Valparaiso · Porter County · 46385
Joseph Jacob Jackson, 30
Valparaiso · Porter County · 46385
Steven Edward Lewis, 48
Valparaiso · Porter County · 46383
David Clayton King, 84
Valparaiso · 46383
David Edward Jackson, 45
Valparaiso · Porter County · 46383
John E Smith, 62
Valparaiso · Porter County · 46383
AKA John Smith, John Edward Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Valparaiso — frequently asked

What is the population of Valparaiso, Indiana?
Valparaiso has a population of about 34,377, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Valparaiso?
The median home value in Valparaiso is $250,500, and the median gross rent is $1,142/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Valparaiso safe? What is the crime rate?
Valparaiso Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 109 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Valparaiso face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Porter County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso has 25 public schools (15 elementary, 3 middle, 6 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Valparaiso?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Valparaiso. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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