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Crime in Valparaiso summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Valparaiso. Key points include:
There were 304 total crimes in Valparaiso in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Valparaiso is 874.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Valparaiso is 66.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Valparaiso is 807.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Valparaiso is -58.76% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Valparaiso Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Valparaiso / 100k People |
Indiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 304 | 874.0 | 1,691.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 66.1 | 312.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 5.7 | 34.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 46.0 | 239.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 281 | 807.8 | 1,378.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 48.9 | 176.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 255 | 733.1 | 988.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 25.9 | 213.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Valparaiso summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Valparaiso. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Indiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in Valparaiso is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Valparaiso is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Valparaiso is $355,844.
The median income in Valparaiso is $69,872.
Valparaiso's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Valparaiso Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Valparaiso | Indiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 100 | 72 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Valparaiso, IN Weather
The average high in Valparaiso is 59.4° and the average low is 40.9°.
There are 75.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 39.2 inches of precipitation each year with 36.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Valparaiso |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 39.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 36.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Valparaiso Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Valparaiso
The current population in Valparaiso is 34,733. The population has increased 12.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,733 | 1.0% |
| 2023 | 34,377 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 33,991 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 33,820 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 33,707 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 33,355 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 32,916 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 32,501 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 32,271 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 32,123 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 31,745 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 31,491 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 31,347 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 31,354 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 30,990 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Valparaiso
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Valparaiso is:
80.1% White with 27,805 White residents.
3.3% African American with 1,148 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 842 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 48 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 1,446 Two Or More residents.
9.9% Hispanic with 3,433 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Valparaiso | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 75.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.3% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.9% | 8.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Valparaiso
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Valparaiso is 52.6% female with 18,266 female residents.
Valparaiso is 47.4% male with 16,467 male residents.
| Gender | Valparaiso | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Valparaiso for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Valparaiso completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Valparaiso | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Valparaiso, Indiana
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6.4% of households in Valparaiso earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Valparaiso earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.4% of households in Valparaiso earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Valparaiso earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Valparaiso earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.1% of households in Valparaiso earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Valparaiso earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.0% of households in Valparaiso earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.1% of households in Valparaiso earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Valparaiso earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Valparaiso | IN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 17.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 8.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
