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La Porte, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in La Porte, IN (LaPorte County) — Census median home value $143,800, county listing prices down about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for La Porte houses and the broader area.
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La Porte, IN is in LaPorte County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in La Porte and the whole local market: 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 houses at a median value of $143,800 (all owner-occupied homes); LaPorte County's current median listing price runs $311,000, down about 5.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
La Porte housing market
La Porte is in LaPorte County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in La Porte and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$143,800
Population (Census ACS)
22,125
Median household income
$59,862
County price trend (2025)
7.8% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
La Porte market snapshot
Population
22,125
County
LaPorte County
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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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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County guide: LaPorte County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes La Porte.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: New Carlisle (~12.7 mi), Town of Pines (~13.5 mi), Beverly Shores (~14.9 mi), Walkerton (~15.4 mi), North Liberty (~15.6 mi), Hamlet (~17.1 mi), Chesterton (~17.6 mi), Koontz Lake (~18.1 mi), Chain-O-Lakes (~18.2 mi), Porter (~19.1 mi), Groverton (~19.2 mi), Valparaiso (~19.6 mi), Dune Acres (~19.6 mi), Teegarden (~19.9 mi), Ardmore (~21.0 mi), Tyner (~21.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
La Porte data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
22,125
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$143,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$59,862
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$889
County FHFA annual change (2025)
7.8%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$311,000
Census place type
city
County
LaPorte County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
12.65 sq mi
Census GEOID
1842246
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in La Porte
Schools
LaPorte Community School Corp — 11 schools, 6,227 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. LaPorte addresses may be served by LaPorte Community School Corp, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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La Porte FAQ
What are houses worth in La Porte, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in La Porte at $143,800. LaPorte County's current median listing price runs $311,000, down about 5.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in La Porte, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in La Porte, Census ACS data shows a median value of $143,800. Active listing prices in LaPorte County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in La Porte, IN?
La Porte houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding LaPorte County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
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.
What school district serves La Porte, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LaPorte Community School Corp for many La Porte addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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