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Indiana
Michigan City
Population 31,814
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Indiana
La Porte
Population 22,449
Michigan City, IN vs La Porte, IN
Side-by-side comparison from the latest government data.
| Metric | Michigan City, IN | La Porte, IN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,814 | 22,449 |
| Median Household Income | $53,089 | $59,307 |
| Median Rent | $967/mo | $948/mo |
| Median Home Value | $143,100 | $157,500 |
| Cost of Living (US = 100) | 92 | 92 |
| Renters Paying 30%+ of Income | 42.8% | 40.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% | 16.4% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 4.1% (county) |
| Violent Crime Rate /100k | 223 | 200 |
| Property Crime Rate /100k | 1,472 | 1,470 |
| Median AQI | 43 | 43 |
| Good AQI Days /yr | 230 | 230 |
| Summer Highs | 80°F | 80°F |
| Winter Lows | 20°F | 20°F |
| Snowfall | 65 in/yr | 65 in/yr |
| Avg Commute | 21.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Hospitals | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Hospital Rating | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Students per Teacher | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| College Degree Rate | 20.3% | 20.1% |
| Foreign-Born % | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Population Growth (2020–2025) | -2.3% | 0.0% |
Michigan City, IN
Green = clearly better (more than 5% apart). Population, growth, weather, hospital count and foreign-born share aren’t scored.