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Michigan City, Indiana

Introduction to Michigan City, Indiana

Michigan City, Indiana, in La Porte county, is 25 miles E of Gary, Indiana and 41 miles E of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 32,900.

Michigan City History

The origins of Michigan City date back to the early 1800s. Land for the city was first purchased by Isaac C. Elston in the 1830s. The area had access to two sand dunes- Mount Baldy, the wandering dune, and Hoosier Slide. In the late 19th century, Hoosier Slide was mined for its sand. It disappeared by 1920, and later on the land became the site of the NIPSCO generating station. The city was formally incorporated in 1836.

Michigan City and nearby Attractions

  • Great Lakes Museum of Military History
  • Old Michigan City Light
  • Lighthouse Place Outlet Mall
  • Otter Creek
  • Washington Park Marina
  • Gill Field

Things To Do In Michigan City

The Great Lakes Museum of Military History houses a variety of military memorabilia, including uniforms, vehicles and weapons. The Old Michigan City Light is one of the state’s few lighthouses. Michigan City also has a zoo, which is an ideal destination for a day trip. Michigan City also hosts the popular Lakefront Art Festival. Among the other places of interest in Michigan City are the Marquette Mall, the Dunes Plaza, the Pottawattamie Country Club, the Washington Park Marina and the Michigan City Yacht Club.

Michigan City Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by the Porter County Muni Airport.

Michigan City Higher Education

The local institute offering higher educational opportunities is the Commonwealth Business College-Michigan City. Other institutes nearby are Purdue University-North Central Campus, Valparaiso University and Andrews University.

High Points

Michigan City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyMichigan City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 6%Michigan City Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Michigan City Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Michigan City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Michigan City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Michigan City, IN

Comparing Michigan City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men57
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use510
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime32

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