Housing by town in Porter County, Indiana
Porter County, Indiana has 28 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,219 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.3% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $933 in 2015–2019 (+30.7%; Up after inflation).
Aberdeen has the highest median gross rent ($2,109) and Kouts the lowest ($739).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,219 (±$26)
- Households that rent
- 22.3%
- Median household income
- $87,972
- Places
- 28
Cities, towns and townships in Porter County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | $2,109 | 13.3% | $94,926 | $367,100 | $3,397 |
| Beverly Shores | $1,675 | 3.7% | $119,948 | $606,900 | $5,582 |
| Boone Township (Porter County) | $950 | 17.5% | $74,631 | $230,500 | $1,825 |
| Burns Harbor | $1,458 | 29.0% | $98,500 | $241,500 | $1,982 |
| Center Township (Porter County) | $1,195 | 30.6% | $80,022 | $304,800 | $2,862 |
| Chesterton | $1,274 | 24.9% | $91,060 | $300,900 | $2,528 |
| Dune Acres | — | 4.5% | $163,333 | $809,200 | $7,721 |
| Hebron | $967 | 21.0% | $73,812 | $202,800 | $1,643 |
| Jackson Township (Porter County) | $1,056 | 3.2% | $132,961 | $414,700 | $2,956 |
| Kouts | $739 | 14.8% | $77,607 | $235,400 | $1,651 |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | $1,688 | 2.9% | $121,750 | $337,300 | $2,334 |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | $1,570 | 15.0% | $96,563 | $346,200 | $2,509 |
| Morgan Township (Porter County) | $946 | 2.5% | $112,951 | $339,400 | $2,211 |
| Ogden Dunes | — | 0.6% | $117,000 | $492,300 | $4,108 |
| Pine Township (Porter County) | $879 | 8.5% | $75,274 | $331,000 | $2,582 |
| Pleasant Township (Porter County) | $748 | 9.6% | $87,389 | $251,400 | $2,012 |
| Portage | $1,231 | 27.1% | $76,276 | $224,200 | $1,850 |
| Portage Township (Porter County) | $1,248 | 26.3% | $76,594 | $218,600 | $1,761 |
| Porter | $1,026 | 17.5% | $74,542 | $267,700 | $2,322 |
| Porter Township | $1,194 | 3.1% | $123,075 | $369,200 | $2,491 |
| Salt Creek Commons | $1,388 | 14.6% | $94,167 | $198,300 | $1,290 |
| Shorewood Forest | — | 0.6% | $165,972 | $479,100 | $3,481 |
| South Haven | $1,297 | 27.5% | $76,003 | $178,200 | $1,164 |
| Town of Pines | $833 | 16.3% | $55,000 | $159,000 | $1,131 |
| Union Township (Porter County) | $1,288 | 6.9% | $115,664 | $358,100 | $2,642 |
| Valparaiso | $1,224 | 42.0% | $69,872 | $267,300 | $2,745 |
| Washington Township (Porter County) | $1,713 | 34.4% | $109,879 | $352,600 | $2,381 |
| Westchester Township | $1,190 | 22.9% | $83,129 | $265,700 | $2,333 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,200 | $35,350 | $56,500 |
| 2 people | $24,200 | $40,400 | $64,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $45,450 | $72,650 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $50,450 | $80,700 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $54,500 | $87,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $58,550 | $93,650 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $62,600 | $100,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $66,600 | $106,550 |
How the places in Porter County rank across Indiana
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Crime reported to police in Porter County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 208 | 129 | 999 | 619 | 161,374 | 4 of 9 |
| 2025 | 202 | 120 | 947 | 565 | 167,717 | 5 of 9 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Porter County recorded 202 violent and 947 property crimes, 120 and 565 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 95% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Porter County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter County Sheriff's Office | 73,754 | 46 | 125 |
| Portage Police Department | 38,731 | 97 | 439 |
| Valparaiso Police Department | 35,293 | 45 | 293 |
| Chesterton Police Department | 14,752 | 13 | 73 |
| Porter Police Department | 5,187 | 1 | 17 |
| Hebron Police Department | 3,744 | — | — |
| Burns Harbor Police Department | 2,165 | — | — |
| Kouts Police Department | 2,065 | — | — |
| Ogden Dunes Police Department | 1,170 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Porter County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46383 | 42,183 | $1,212 | $279,900 | $76,224 | 34.3% |
| 46385 | 40,856 | $1,346 | $331,700 | $98,957 | 13.4% |
| 46368 | 40,301 | $1,241 | $227,100 | $76,368 | 26.6% |
| 46304 | 28,307 | $1,223 | $293,100 | $91,326 | 20.6% |
| 46341 | 10,048 | $954 | $269,300 | $89,559 | 13.5% |
| 46347 | 4,951 | $748 | $255,400 | $95,348 | 9.2% |
| 46301 | 650 | $1,675 | $606,900 | $119,948 | 3.7% |
| 46393 | 216 | — | $143,600 | $56,250 | 10.8% |
| 46302 | 29 | — | $304,500 | $56,875 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Porter County
What is the crime rate in Porter County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Porter County recorded 120 violent and 565 property crimes per 100,000 residents (202 violent and 947 property crimes in all).
Which place in Porter County has the highest rent?
Aberdeen has the highest median gross rent, $2,109 (±$371) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Porter County has the lowest rent?
Kouts has the lowest median gross rent, $739 (±$109) a month.
What is the median rent in Porter County, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Porter County is $1,219 (±$26) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter County, Indiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Porter County, Indiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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