Living in Valparaiso (Indiana)
Valparaiso (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 32,626 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 5%, #558 of 12,111), low-income families (top 8%, #625 of 8,006), movers on a budget (top 8%, #954 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Valparaiso (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- It is part of Greater Gary, 25 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 3:25.
How Valparaiso (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,110 of 11,898 | #33 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,300 of 9,771 | #69 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #625 of 8,006 | #39 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #664 of 6,237 | #29 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,048 of 9,474 | #19 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 68 | #1,860 of 9,474 | #20 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 62 | #3,761 of 10,762 | #25 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,111 of 7,271 | #40 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 47 | #3,083 of 8,006 | #94 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 58 | #954 of 12,111 | #57 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 50 | #4,441 of 7,271 | #39 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 62 | #3,740 of 9,474 | #26 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 63 | #2,266 of 18,063 | #7 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 24 | #7,446 of 16,523 | #19 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 58 | #3,466 of 18,063 | #81 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 58 | #5,668 of 16,523 | #30 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #6,835 of 21,167 | #71 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 74 | #558 of 12,111 | #3 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #3,796 of 6,413 | #13 of 46 | Map |
| Business owner | 46 | #6,768 of 12,111 | #74 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Haven (Indiana) 10 km
- Lakes of the Four Seasons 14 km
- Portage (Indiana) 15 km
- Chesterton 15 km
- Westville (Indiana) 15 km
- Hobart (Indiana) 17 km
- Lake Station 19 km
- Otis (Indiana) 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.