New Durham Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
8,123 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$92,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$210,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,017 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.7% 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 14 24
Feb 2 10 27
Mar 3 5 37
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 2 41
Dec 3 11 27

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 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IN State Senate District 4, IN State House District 20, IN
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Schools

Westville High School
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Westville Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Jackson Elementary School
6 miles, W • 4.6 star
Coolspring Elementary School
6 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Valparaiso University
11 miles, W • 2.8 star
College of Court Reporting Inc
12 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

La Porte Hospital
8 miles, E • 3.2 star
Porter Regional Hospital
9 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

South Bend International Airport
30 miles, E • 1.4 star
Chicago Midway International Airport
48 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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