Cost of Living in LaPorte County, IN

What does it cost to live in LaPorte County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$66,854

Median Rent

$860/mo

Median Home

$166,200

Affordability

552

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$840
Property Tax$115
Insurance$55

Total Monthly$1,010
% of Income18.1%

Renting

Median Rent$860
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$885
% of Income15.4%

Living in LaPorte County, Indiana

LaPorte County has a median household income of $66,854 with housing costs that represent 18.1% of income for owners and 15.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.