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La Porte.
About
Life in La Porte
La Porte is a community of 22,125 people in Indiana. The median household income is $59,862, median rent runs about $948 per month, and median home values are around $157,500. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.
La Porte at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
90.6%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in La Porte: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In La Porte, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (65.4%), and 7.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in La Porte
In La Porte, rent runs 11% below the IN average, and home values are 28% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,319
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1957
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $276,740 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above IN average
Unemployment in La Porte
Unemployment in LaPorte County, which includes La Porte, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
La Porte: LaPorte County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
LaPorte County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What La Porte Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.9 min avg
How La Porte residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In La Porte, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
South Bend International Airport (SBN)
Small hub552k passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in La Porte runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
200.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,469.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
La Porte Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
LaPorte County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In LaPorte County, which includes La Porte, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,500 |
| 2023 | 9 | Hail | $14,000 |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 5 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
LaPorte County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in LaPorte County, which includes La Porte, is typically good — 230 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
230
per year
Moderate Days
123
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
LaPorte County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
La Porte has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.6"
Annual Snowfall
65.2"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
119
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
148
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 3.01" |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 2.52" |
| Mar | 46°F | 29°F | 2.70" |
| Apr | 59°F | 39°F | 3.77" |
| May | 70°F | 50°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.38" |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 4.04" |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 4.22" |
| Sep | 74°F | 55°F | 3.38" |
| Oct | 62°F | 44°F | 4.11" |
| Nov | 48°F | 33°F | 3.24" |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.85" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in La Porte
La Porte has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
7.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Northwest Health-la Porte
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Franciscan Health Michigan City
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Michigan City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in La Porte
La Porte's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for La Porte
La Porte has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
20 mi awayPullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
47 mi awayPublic Libraries in La Porte
La Porte County Public Library
904 Indiana Ave., La Porte
Cities Near La Porte
The closest cities within 60 miles
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La Porte FAQ
Is La Porte, Indiana affordable?⌄
La Porte's median rent is $948/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,307/year. Median home value is $157,500.
Is La Porte, Indiana safe?⌄
La Porte's violent crime rate was 200 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1470 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in La Porte, Indiana?⌄
LaPorte County, which includes La Porte, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in La Porte, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in La Porte is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $948/month and median household income is $59,307/year. The median home value is $157,500. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in La Porte, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in La Porte is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from