Name: Valparaiso, IN
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Living in Valparaiso, IN

Ranks better than 79% of areas Follow

Population

33,707

Median Age

36.5 Years

Valparaiso Area Facts

Valparaiso has a Livability Score of 79_/100, which is considered exceptional
Valparaiso crime rates are 43% lower than the Indiana average
Cost of living in Valparaiso is 15% higher than the Indiana average

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What do the locals think about Valparaiso?

93%

Family friendly

36%

Public transit is accessible

21%

Walkable to grocery stores

86%

Yards are well-kept

79%

Lots of parks

36%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

64%

A quiet area

79%

Sense of community

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Thriving Small City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 25, 2022) Currently living here for College. Valparaiso is a pretty nice town overall, the downtown area is thriving, with lots of successful businesses and festivals every year. I am from a similar-sized town in Maryland, and Valparaiso is definitely a safer area with a lower crime rate, ...Read More and safe to walk around at night for the most part.

Target, Walmart, and many other places to eat/shop are located a walking distance from the campus, and sidewalks are available throughout these areas. Local Restaurants here are high quality, and I'd personally recommend Suzie's Cafe, and Burger Haus, many pizza places around town too.

The weather here is pretty nice in the summer, it can get pretty hot/humid at times, but generally not as bad or persistent as places on the east coast or south. The Indiana Dunes National Park is only a 20 minute drive up State Route 49, and the beaches are good for swimming. The one main downside to this area is the climate outside of the summer months. It's pretty breezy year round, and tends to be rainy in the fall/spring. Winters here can be absolutely dreadful at times, with subzero temps and lake effect snow that blows around in the wind. If you don't mind harsh winter weather though, this is a great place to live. Read Less

Valparaiso, Indiana Not Just A College Town 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I have made Valparaiso, Indiana my home for the past 5 years and I do not plan on moving anytime soon. While many think of it as just a college town, Valparaiso has a lot to offer young professionals, retirees, and young families all the same.

Valpo, as it is known to locals is ...Read More home to Valparaiso University. This private university is known for its academics as well as its NCAA Division I athletic programs. The city is also home to a satellite campus of Purdue University called Purdue Northwest.

The city of Valparaiso3 has a small town feel with a population of just over 30,000 people. The community features a rich performing arts community that includes the Chicago Street Theatre, Memorial Opera House, and the Valparaiso Theatrical Company.

Families thrive in the small town with the school district being one of the finest in the state of Indiana. The city features a robust park district with no less than 14 parks available for public use. Read Less

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