Living in Porter, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Porter · Census data 2020–2024
Porter has 5,217 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $74,542 (4% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $267,700, the median rent is $1,026/month.
Porter at a glance
- Population
- 5,217
- Median age
- 43.7State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $74,542State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $267,700State: $218,200
- Median rent
- $1,026/moState: $1,062
- Homeowners
- 82.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Porter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Porter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Porter the median home value is $267,700, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,026 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,588 a month in housing costs.
Porter median household income
The median household income in Porter is $74,542 and the income per person is $39,927. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Porter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,234
- Owner-occupied
- 82.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.5%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.45
Porter demographics
- Population
- 5,217
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 2,128
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Porter ›
Education in Porter
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Porter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Porter
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Porter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter | 5,217 | $74,542 | $267,700 | $1,026 |
| Dune Acres | 293 | $163,333 | $809,200 | — |
| Burns Harbor | 2,155 | $98,500 | $241,500 | $1,458 |
| Chesterton | 14,446 | $91,060 | $300,900 | $1,274 |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,140 | $117,000 | $492,300 | — |
| Portage | 38,082 | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,231 |
| South Haven | 7,241 | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,297 |
| Beverly Shores | 650 | $119,948 | $606,900 | $1,675 |
| Town of Pines | 530 | $55,000 | $159,000 | $833 |
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What is the median household income in Porter, IN?
The median household income in Porter is $74,542, 4% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Porter?
The median home value in Porter is $267,700, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
How much is rent in Porter?
The median gross rent in Porter is $1,026 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Porter, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Indiana median; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Porter?
The median age in Porter is 43.7 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Porter?
The average commute to work in Porter is 29 minutes; 14.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Porter?
The unemployment rate in Porter is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Porter?
27.8% of adults in Porter have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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