Cost of Living in Porter County, IN

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

Median Income

$82,915

Median Rent

$1,092/mo

Median Home

$242,300

Affordability

467

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,225
Property Tax$172
Insurance$81

Total Monthly$1,478
% of Income21.4%

Renting

Median Rent$1,092
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,117
% of Income15.8%

Living in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County has a median household income of $82,915 with housing costs that represent 21.4% of income for owners and 15.8% 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.