Valparaiso, IN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

33,707

Unemployment

4.3%

Poverty

12.8%

Median Home

$188,400

Median Income

$56,027

Median Rent

$937

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Valparaiso SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

N/A

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Valparaiso, IN Cost Of Living

103
Valparaiso's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Valparaiso	Indiana	National Average
Overall	103	86	100

Services	115	93	100
Groceries	108	93	100
Health	98	94	100
Housing	90	74	100
Transportation	115	95	100
Utilities	94	96	100

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Valparaiso, IN Photos

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Rankings for Valparaiso in Indiana

Ranks #11 in Best Places To Live In Indiana

Ranks #21 in Safest Places In Indiana

Ranks #32 in Richest Cities In Indiana

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Population over time in Valparaiso

Year	Population	% Change
2020	33,707	2.4%
2019	32,916	1.3%
2018	32,501	0.7%
2017	32,271	0.5%
2016	32,123	1.2%
2015	31,745	0.8%
2014	31,491	0.5%
2013	31,347	-0.0%
2012	31,354	1.2%
2011	30,990	-

Race / Ethnicity in Valparaiso

White

82.8% (27,910)

African American

3.5% (1,171)

American Indian

0.2% (67)

Asian

2.9% (966)

Hawaiian

0.1% (30)

Other

0.1% (30)

Two Or More

2.5% (859)

Hispanic

7.9% (2,674)

Race	Valparaiso	IN	USA
White	82.8%	78.4%	60.1%
African American	3.5%	9.3%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.9%	2.3%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.1%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.5%	2.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	7.9%	7.1%	18.2%

Gender in Valparaiso

Female

50.9% (17,160)

Male

49.1% (16,547)

Gender	Valparaiso	IN	USA
Female	50.9%	50.7%	50.8%
Male	49.1%	49.3%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Valparaiso for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (674)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (1,348)

High School / GED

28.0% (9,437)

Some College

19.0% (6,404)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (3,033)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (8,089)

Master's Degree

9.0% (3,033)

Professional Degree

3.0% (1,011)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (674)

Education	Valparaiso	IN	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	28.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	19.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	17.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	9.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Valparaiso, Indiana

Less than $10,000

6.8% (229,540)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.1% (102,822)

$15,000 to $24,999

11.5% (387,153)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.5% (387,153)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.2% (410,083)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.1% (508,561)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.9% (501,320)

$100,000 to $149,999

13.9% (470,184)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.6% (188,025)

$200,000 or more

5.5% (185,853)

Income	Valparaiso	IN	USA
Less than $10,000	6.8%	5.9%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.1%	4.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	11.5%	9.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.5%	9.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.2%	13.6%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.1%	19.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.9%	13.5%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	13.9%	14.7%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.6%	5.2%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	5.5%	4.5%	8.3%