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Compare Valparaiso to Elkhart

This post compares Valparaiso, Indiana to Elkhart, Indiana across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Valparaiso (city) Elkhart (city)
Population 32,501 52,662
Income (median) $48,943 $32,227
Home Value (median) $175,000 $87,700
White 92% 74%
Black 3% 14%
Asian 2% 1%
With Kids 29% 36%
Age (median) 34 33
Rentals 43% 53%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Valparaiso or Elkhart?
A: Valparaiso has a smaller population count than Elkhart: 32501 compared with 52662 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Valparaiso or in Elkhart?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Valparaiso.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Valparaiso or Elkhart?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Valparaiso.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Elkhart does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 43% for Valparaiso versus 53% for Elkhart.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Valparaiso may include: Greenfield, Greenwood, and Franklin.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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