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La Porte, Indiana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for La Porte, IN (LaPorte County) — Census median home value $143,800, county listing prices down about 5.2% over the past year.
La Porte, IN is in LaPorte County, Indiana — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 22,125, with a median household income of $59,862. Census data puts La Porte's median home value at $143,800 (all owner-occupied homes); LaPorte County's current median listing price runs $311,000, down about 5.2% over the past year.
At a glance
La Porte market snapshot
Population
22,125
Median Household Income
$59,862
Median Home Value (city)
$143,800
Median Listing Price (LaPorte County)
$311,000
Median Gross Rent
$889/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-5.2%
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What makes La Porte different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Porte's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $143,800. Separately, LaPorte County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $311,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
LaPorte County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.8% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
La Porte has an estimated population of 22,125 and a median household income of $59,862, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
La Porte's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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La Porte FAQ
What are home values like in La Porte, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts La Porte's median home value at $143,800. LaPorte County's current median listing price runs $311,000, down about 5.2% over the past year.
What is the population of La Porte, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts La Porte's population at approximately 22,125.
What's the median rent in La Porte, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in La Porte at approximately $889 per month.
What is the median household income in La Porte, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in La Porte at approximately $59,862.
Is the La Porte housing market growing?
LaPorte County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.8% annual change in 2025.
Is La Porte, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts La Porte's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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