Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Blackbird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Uptown Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Campbell Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Chicago Street Theater
Theatre Arts
Memorial Opera House
Theatre Arts
Old Jail Museum
Museum
Martin Luther King Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Founders Rock
Attraction
Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Zao Island
Theme Park
Zao Island
Theme Park
Cinemark at Valparaiso
Cinema
49'er Drive-In Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (48) C+
Wendy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Kosmos
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Hungry Howie's
Fast Food
Ironwood Brewing Co.
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Valpo Pour House
Bar
Misbeehavin Meads
Bar
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Blockhead Beerworks
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Franklin House
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
El Amigo
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Simply Amazing Market
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
ONE Yoga
Gym
Spenga
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Town and Country
Grocery Store
Rise'n Roll Bakery
Bakery
Old World Market
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Parks (45) A+
Fairground Park
Park
Tower Park
Park
Banta Center
Park
Thomas Jefferson Nature Preserve
Park
Glenrose Park
Park
Kirchoff Park
Park
Berkley Park
Park
Ogden Gardens
Park
The Rotary Library Garden
Park
Forest Park
Park
Forest Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Jessee-Pifer Park
Park
Westside Park (historical)
Playground
Jesse-Pilfer Park
Park
Will Park
Park
Will Park
Park
Two Hundred East Park
Park
Mound Street Park
Park
Foundation Meadows
Park
Butterfly Park
Park
Keystone Commons' Welcome Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Bicentennial Park
Park
Westside Park
Park
Shops (50) D-
Aaron's
Furniture
Schultz Floral Shop
Florist
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Family Express
Convenience Store
Valpo Vintage
Furniture
Edie Boutique
Clothing
E&A Jewelers
Fashion
Family Express
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Indiana Furniture and Matress
Furniture
Dollar General
Discount Store
Phillips Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Plato's Closet
Clothing
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Bath & Body Works
Beauty
Maurices
Clothing
Target
Department Store
claire's
Fashion
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Barnes & Noble
Books
See more Valparaiso amenity data

commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Valparaiso.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
ChicaGo DASH
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
See more Valparaiso commute data

cost of living B

The cost of living in Valparaiso is 103/100 - which is 15% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
See more Valparaiso cost of living data

crime A+

Valparaiso crime rates are 939 per 100k, which is 49% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
833 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
107 crimes per 100k A+
See more Valparaiso crime data

employment C+

The median income in Valparaiso is $56,027 - which is 11% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$56,027 D
Unemployment Rate
2.5% A
See more Valparaiso employment data

health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Associated Pediatricians
Doctor
Valparaiso Surgery Center of Porter Memorial Hospital
Clinic
Valparaiso Medical Center
Hospital
Accent Dental
Dentist
Northwest Health Urgent Care
Clinic
Valparaiso University Police Department
Police
Valparaiso Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Valparaiso Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Gil's Drugs
Pharmacy
Student Health Center
Clinic
Valparaiso Police Department
Police
Growing Smiles
Dentist
Marathon Health
Clinic
University Police
Police
Aspen Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
See more Valparaiso health & safety data

housing A+

Valparaiso home prices are $188,400 - which is 49% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$188,400 B
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.4x (home price to income ratio) B
See more Valparaiso housing data

schools A+

The Valparaiso graduation rate is 91% - which is 9% higher than Indiana
School Test Scores
65% C+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (29) A+
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Porter County Career Center
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Northview Elementary School
Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Central Elementary School
Parkview Elementary School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Memorial Elementary School
Cooks Corners Elementary School
St Paul Catholic School
Porter County Education Services
Flint Lake Elementary School
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
Hayes Leonard Elementary School
Victory Christian Academy
Heavilin Elementary School
Washington Twp Middle/High School
Washington Twp Elementary School
High Schools (11) F
Porter County Career Center
Valparaiso High School
Porter County Education Services
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
Victory Christian Academy
Washington Twp Middle/High School
See more Valparaiso education data

ratings A+

Valparaiso has an overall rating of 86% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes A+
See more Valparaiso user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Valparaiso, IN Area Guide

Follow
Photo of Valparaiso, IN
( 15 Ratings )

Living in Valparaiso, IN

Ranks better than 79% of areas Follow

Valparaiso Area Facts

  • Valparaiso has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Valparaiso crime rates are 49% lower than the Indiana average
  • Cost of living in Valparaiso is 15% higher than the Indiana average

What do the locals think about Valparaiso?

Based on 13 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Valparaiso Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Valparaiso, IN
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Valparaiso Reviews

Write a review about Valparaiso Tell people what you like or don't like about Valparaiso…
Thriving Small City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 25, 2022) Currently living here for College. Valparaiso is a pretty nice town overall, the downtown area is thriving, with lots of successful businesses and festivals every year. I am from a similar-sized town in Maryland, and Valparaiso is definitely a safer area with a lower crime rate, ...Read More and safe to walk around at night for the most part.

Target, Walmart, and many other places to eat/shop are located a walking distance from the campus, and sidewalks are available throughout these areas. Local Restaurants here are high quality, and I'd personally recommend Suzie's Cafe, and Burger Haus, many pizza places around town too.

The weather here is pretty nice in the summer, it can get pretty hot/humid at times, but generally not as bad or persistent as places on the east coast or south. The Indiana Dunes National Park is only a 20 minute drive up State Route 49, and the beaches are good for swimming. The one main downside to this area is the climate outside of the summer months. It's pretty breezy year round, and tends to be rainy in the fall/spring. Winters here can be absolutely dreadful at times, with subzero temps and lake effect snow that blows around in the wind. If you don't mind harsh winter weather though, this is a great place to live. Read Less
Valparaiso, Indiana Not Just A College Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I have made Valparaiso, Indiana my home for the past 5 years and I do not plan on moving anytime soon. While many think of it as just a college town, Valparaiso has a lot to offer young professionals, retirees, and young families all the same.

Valpo, as it is known to locals is ...Read More home to Valparaiso University. This private university is known for its academics as well as its NCAA Division I athletic programs. The city is also home to a satellite campus of Purdue University called Purdue Northwest.

The city of Valparaiso3 has a small town feel with a population of just over 30,000 people. The community features a rich performing arts community that includes the Chicago Street Theatre, Memorial Opera House, and the Valparaiso Theatrical Company.

Families thrive in the small town with the school district being one of the finest in the state of Indiana. The city features a robust park district with no less than 14 parks available for public use. Read Less
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Valparaiso?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Valparaiso Awards

❰ ❱

Compare Valparaiso, IN Livability

      vs

      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Valparaiso? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Fairground Park
      Tower Park
      Banta Center
      Thomas Jefferson Nature Preserve
      Glenrose Park
      Kirchoff Park
      Berkley Park
      Ogden Gardens

      Entertainment

      Chicago Street Theater
      Memorial Opera House
      Old Jail Museum
      Martin Luther King Cultural Center
      Founders Rock
      Center for the Arts
      Zao Island
      Zao Island

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's
      Kosmos
      Arby's
      KFC
      Hungry Howie's
      Ironwood Brewing Co.

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Valparaiso? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Valparaiso.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Valparaiso? The cost of living in Valparaiso is 103/100 - which is 15% higher than Indiana.
      Valparaiso
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Valparaiso? Valparaiso crime rates are 939, which are 49% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      939 per 100k people

      60% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 107

      60% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -49%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Valparaiso? The median income in Valparaiso is $56,027 which is 11% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $56,0271% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,72213% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Valparaiso a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Valparaiso Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Gil's Drugs
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associated Pediatricians

      A+ Housing

      What are Valparaiso home prices? Valparaiso home prices are $188,400 - which is 49% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $188,4002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9371% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      53%

      16% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Valparaiso have good schools? The Valparaiso graduation rate is 91% - which is 9% higher than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      36% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Valparaiso a good place to live? Valparaiso has an overall rating of 86% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      13 total surveys

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024