How many renters in Valparaiso, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.2% (±6.3 points) of renting households in Valparaiso, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.2% (±6.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.1% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Valparaiso
| Share of income spent on rent | Valparaiso | Porter County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.9% (±3.5 points) | 11.8% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±3.6 points) | 15.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±4.3 points) | 10.9% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±3.5 points) | 11.5% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±3.4 points) | 12.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.1% (±5.3 points) | 37.9% | 38.9% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Valparaiso against Porter County, its state and the nation
| Valparaiso | Porter County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.2% (±6.3 points) | 50.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.1% (±5.3 points) | 37.9% (±3.4 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±2.6 points) | 30.2% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,883 (±$5,603) | $49,358 (±$4,299) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,224 (±$43) | $1,219 (±$26) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Valparaiso, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Porter County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Porter County, Valparaiso ranks 5 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 344 of 1,492.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Valparaiso
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | — | 54.2% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Center Township (Porter County) | 1.2 mi | 55.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Porter County) | 3.8 mi | 28.7% (±22.4 points) | Lower |
| Aberdeen | 4.2 mi | 73.1% (±57.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Salt Creek Commons | 5.1 mi | 11.5% (±38.6 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Porter County) | 5.4 mi | 47.0% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Haven | 6.1 mi | 36.8% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Porter County) | 6.4 mi | 25.2% (±36.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Porter County) | 6.5 mi | 49.2% (±62.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Washington Township (Porter County), IN (28.7%), Salt Creek Commons, IN (11.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Porter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberdeen | 73.1% (±57.6 points) |
| 2 | Dune Acres | 60.0% (±74.7 points) |
| 3 | Portage | 56.6% (±9.4 points) |
| 4 | Center Township (Porter County) | 55.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 5 | Valparaiso | 54.2% (±6.3 points) |
| 6 | Beverly Shores | 53.8% (±102.3 points) |
| 7 | Portage Township (Porter County) | 53.1% (±7.7 points) |
| 8 | Chesterton | 51.5% (±14.6 points) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Porter County) | 49.2% (±62.0 points) |
| 10 | Westchester Township | 47.6% (±12.6 points) |
| 11 | Liberty Township (Porter County) | 47.0% (±20.2 points) |
Showing 11 of 27 places in Porter County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Valparaiso
Are renters in Valparaiso rent-burdened?
54.2% of renting households in Valparaiso pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Valparaiso spend on rent?
The median renting household in Valparaiso, IN spends 32.1% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valparaiso city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valparaiso city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valparaiso city, Indiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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