Living in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County is a county in Indiana with a population of around 167,688, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL-IN-WI MSA metro area. The main communities are Portage, Valparaiso, Chesterton.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,353/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $308K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 36°F) and warm summers (highs around 79°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Porter County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.