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Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter county, is 17 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 40 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Gary metropolitan area. Valparaiso contains a population of approximately 27,428.
In Valparaiso, about 46% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Valparaiso, which is home to many people who live alone.
In 2000, Valparaiso had a median family income of $60,637. The typical family in Valparaiso is better off than most in Indiana. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Valparaiso have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Valparaiso favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $33,920. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Valparaiso has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Indiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Valparaiso, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Valparaiso strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Valparaiso to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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