Porter County, Indiana
Valparaiso Real Estate and Local Guide
The county seat of Porter County and a college town anchored by Valparaiso University, with a walkable downtown centered on Courthouse Square. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Valparaiso best.
About the area
Living in Valparaiso, IN
Home of the annual September Popcorn Festival celebrating popcorn legend Orville Redenbacher, who built a popcorn factory in the city.
The housing market
Homes in Valparaiso
- About 58.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 55.4% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $250,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Valparaiso home
Central Park Plaza
Downtown plaza with an outdoor stage and amphitheater hosting concerts and festivals
Valparaiso University
University founded in 1859, home to the Brauer Museum of Art
Gabis Arboretum at Purdue University Northwest
Grounds with hiking trails, formal gardens, and a nationally recognized model railway garden
Rogers-Lakewood Park
City park in Valparaiso
Fairgrounds Park
City park in Valparaiso
Neighborhoods
Valparaiso areas to know
Valparaiso Downtown Commercial District
Historic commercial district centered on Courthouse Square
Washington Street Historic District
Residential historic district with Italianate and Arts and Crafts architecture
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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.