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Michigan City, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Michigan City, IN (LaPorte County) — Census median home value $129,000, county listing prices down about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for Michigan City houses and the broader area.
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Michigan City, IN is in LaPorte County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Michigan City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 31,894, with a median household income of $52,979. Census data puts Michigan City houses at a median value of $129,000 (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
Michigan City housing market
Michigan City is in LaPorte County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Michigan City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$129,000
Population (Census ACS)
31,894
Median household income
$52,979
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
Michigan City market snapshot
Population
31,894
County
LaPorte County
Median Household Income
$52,979
Median Home Value (city)
$129,000
Median Listing Price (LaPorte County)
$311,000
Median Gross Rent
$915/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 Michigan City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $129,000. 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
Michigan City has an estimated population of 31,894 and a median household income of $52,979, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Michigan City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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 Michigan City.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Town of Pines (~4.6 mi), Beverly Shores (~5.9 mi), Dune Acres (~12.1 mi), Chesterton (~12.3 mi), Porter (~12.5 mi), Burns Harbor (~14.7 mi), Ogden Dunes (~17.7 mi), Portage (~18.0 mi), South Haven (~18.4 mi), Valparaiso (~18.5 mi), New Carlisle (~18.6 mi), Salt Creek Commons (~19.7 mi), Wheeler (~20.9 mi), Shorewood Forest (~22.5 mi), Aberdeen (~22.5 mi), Malden (~24.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Michigan City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
31,894
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$129,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,979
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$915
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)
20.63 sq mi
Census GEOID
1848798
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 Michigan City
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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Common questions
Michigan City FAQ
What are houses worth in Michigan City, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Michigan City at $129,000. LaPorte County's current median listing price runs $311,000, down about 5.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Michigan City, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Michigan City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $129,000. Active listing prices in LaPorte County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Michigan City, IN?
Michigan City 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 Michigan City, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Michigan City's population at approximately 31,894.
What's the median rent in Michigan City, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Michigan City at approximately $915 per month.
What is the median household income in Michigan City, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Michigan City at approximately $52,979.
Is the Michigan City housing market growing?
LaPorte County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.8% annual change in 2025.
Is Michigan City, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Michigan City's median home value at about 2.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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 Michigan City, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest LaPorte Community School Corp for many Michigan City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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