Geography
Valparaiso is located on the southern crest of the Valparaiso Moraine, which is up to 300 feet high.
Cultural Attractions
Valparaiso University provides much of this town’s culture, including the Brauer Museum of Art.
Recreation
Valparaiso University’s sports teams provide entertainment for fans, and the city has a number of parks and golf courses.
Historical
The city was named after the Battle of Valparaiso in the War of 1812, where Commodore David Porter, the county’s namesake, was defeated.
Fun Fact
Valparaiso was once called the “City of Churches.”
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 29,923
- Population under 55:
- 73.7%
- Population over 55:
- 26.3%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Chicago
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 87°F July High, 20°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $45,095
- Median home price:
- $154,012
- Average property tax:
- $2,207
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.1%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 1
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 5
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 44
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 18/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 86/7
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 211
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