Here's what it costs to live in Valparaiso, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month, while the typical home is valued around $267,300. Households earn a median of $69,872 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$69,872
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,224
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$267,300
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
34,733
Latest estimate
Median Age
37 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,279
Per month
Avg Home Value
$275,333
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.1
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.3%
What is the cost of living index for Valparaiso?
The cost of living index for Valparaiso is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Valparaiso?
The median gross rent in Valparaiso is $1,224 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Valparaiso?
The median household income in Valparaiso is $69,872 per year.
What is the median home value in Valparaiso?
The median home value in Valparaiso is $267,300 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Valparaiso?
Air quality data for Valparaiso is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Valparaiso?
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
