Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Michigan City
Michigan City, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,029
Population
33,236
Renter Mix
41% Rent
A vibrant and historic city on the Indiana lakefront
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Lake
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Casino
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Nature
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Michigan City is a fairly small city overlooking Lake Michigan, positioned about fifty miles east of Chicago and forty miles west of South Bend. Historically one of Indiana’s most vibrant communities, Michigan City maintains a thriving local culture with museums, breweries, a casino, and numerous popular performance venues providing endless options for your downtime.
The waterfront location gives the city a beautiful scenic quality, and both the lake itself and the nearby Indiana Dunes are popular recreation venues for locals and visitors alike. The South Shore Line offers affordable rail service to both Chicago and South Bend, allowing you to travel to two of the Midwest’s most distinctive cities without having to drive.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$52,592
Average: $65,707
Education
5,731
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,319
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Michigan City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Michigan City, IN is $955 for a studio, $1,028 for one bedroom, $1,165 for two bedrooms, and $1,183 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Michigan City has increased by 4.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,028/month
718 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Michigan City, IN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
345 Students
Public
Grades K-5
460 Students
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
Public
Grades K-5
345 Students
Martin T Krueger Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
333 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
430 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,555 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Washington Park Zoo
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
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.