Valparaiso, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 28,699 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
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.”
| Median home price [details] | $143,129 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $159,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 427 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 30 |
| Average property taxes [details] | N/A |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 9 |
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