LaPorte County, Indiana
Michigan City Real Estate and Local Guide
A Lake Michigan city in the Michiana region about 45 miles east of Chicago, built around summer beach tourism, dunes recreation, and a South Shore Line rail connection to Chicago. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Michigan City best.
About the area
Living in Michigan City, IN
Home to the Michigan City East Light, Indiana's only working lighthouse.
The housing market
Homes in Michigan City
- About 58.2% of housing units are owner-occupied, a mix of owners and renters typical of a small city.
- About 65.3% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $129,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Michigan City home
Michigan City East Light
The 1904 East Light in Washington Park, described as Indiana's only working lighthouse
Lighthouse Place Premium Outlets
Outdoor outlet shopping center that opened in 1987
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel and Spa
Riverboat casino with a 22-story hotel tower added in 2009
Washington Park and Beach
Lakefront park with a beach, the Washington Park Zoo, and the East Light
Indiana Dunes National Park
The eastern edge of the national park, including Mount Baldy, lies in Michigan City
Neighborhoods
Michigan City areas to know
Elston Grove Historic District
Michigan City's oldest residential neighborhood, listed on the National Register in 2013
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.