Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
La Porte
La Porte, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,033
Population
21,876
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Indiana’s Maple City is alive with timeless Midwestern charm
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La Porte is a small suburban city located about ten miles southeast of Michigan City and thirty miles west of South Bend. Anchored by the landmark La Porte County Courthouse, the cozy Downtown La Porte Historic District forms the heart of the community, with many of its vintage buildings continuing to serve as cafes, specialty shops, and other storefront businesses. Residents enjoy direct access to numerous parks and lakes all around the city, providing great opportunities for outdoor recreation within walking distance of the north side neighborhoods.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,774
Average: $67,728
Education
4,020
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,734
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
La Porte has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in La Porte, IN is $717 for a studio, $1,032 for one bedroom, $1,126 for two bedrooms, and $1,478 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Porte has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,032/month
719 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Porte, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
903 Students
F Willard Crichfield Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
468 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
391 Students
Indian Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
298 Students
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
246 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
941 Students
Renaissance Academy Charter School
Public
Grades K-8
246 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,875 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,875 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Luhr County Park & Nature Center
Airports
- South Bend International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.