La Porte, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
22,125 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,862 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$728 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

LaPorte County
3
Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

LaPorte County
4
Michigan City-La Porte Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 15 24
Feb 2 10 28
Mar 2 5 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 41
Dec 3 11 28

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 8, IN State House District 20, IN
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Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Paul F Boston Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Hailmann Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Valparaiso University
20 miles, W • 2.8 star
College of Court Reporting Inc
21 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

La Porte Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Porter Regional Hospital
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
22 miles, E • 1.4 star
Chicago Midway International Airport
55 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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