Electricity rates in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN ranks 4 of 35 Indiana cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (26%). Valparaiso, Indiana has 34,377 residents in 14,350 households; 17.6% heat with electricity.
Valparaiso on the map
Porter County, with Valparaiso marked
Housing and heating in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN: 7,805 of 15,238 homes were built before 1980 and 3,090 in 2000 or later. Valparaiso, IN has 8,440 detached houses, 3,956 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 210 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Valparaiso, IN
% of homes by decade built, Valparaiso, IN
- 15pre-40
- 340s
- 850s
- 1160s
- 1570s
- 1080s
- 1890s
- 900s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Valparaiso, IN
| Valparaiso, IN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso, IN, median year built | 1979 | 1981 | -2 years | 17 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, built before 1980 | 51.2% | 48.7% | +2.5 points | 18 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, built 2000 or later | 20.3% | 23.5% | -3.2 points | 18 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, detached houses | 55.4% | 74.8% | -19.5 points | 31 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 26.0% | 11.0% | +14.9 points | 4 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, mobile homes | 1.4% | 4.7% | -3.3 points | 25 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, renter households | 41.4% | 22.8% | +18.6 points | 15 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, median home value | $250,500 | $261,900 | -$11,400 | 12 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, median gross rent a month | $1,142 | $1,146 | -$4 | 14 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, people per household | 2.20 | 2.51 | -0.31 | 30 of 35 |
Who supplies Valparaiso
Porter County lists 3 utilities for Valparaiso, IN (34,377 residents): homes pay 15.20 to 19.09 cents per kWh, about $137 to $172 a month at 901 kWh, 2.4% to 3.1% of the $67,664 Valparaiso median income. Porter County page.
Facts about Valparaiso
- Residents of Valparaiso, IN, ACS 2023
- 34,37729 of 35 Indiana cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Valparaiso, IN
- $67,66415 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Valparaiso, IN
- 14,3502.40 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Valparaiso, IN
- 58.6%8,405 owners and 5,945 renter households
- Housing units in Valparaiso, IN
- 15,238888 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Valparaiso, IN
- 17.6%2,530 of 14,350 homes
- Land area of Valparaiso, IN
- 16.8 sq mi2,048.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Valparaiso, IN
- 2.4% to 3.1%at 901 kWh a month over the $67,664 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Valparaiso, IN
- 152NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 442.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Valparaiso, IN
- 19797,805 of 15,238 homes (51.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Valparaiso, IN
- $250,500$1,142 gross rent a month, 5.47% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN: 14,350 households at $1,335 a year per home for electricity (Porter County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $19.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,208 a year per household.
| Group in Valparaiso, IN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Valparaiso, IN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso, IN, all households | 14,350 | $1,335 | $19.2 million | 1.97% |
| Valparaiso, IN, homeowners | 8,405 | $1,478 | $12.4 million | 2.18% |
| Valparaiso, IN, renters | 5,945 | $857 | $5.1 million | 1.27% |
Outage risk around Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 146 wind and 6 tornado, 442.2 per 100,000 residents of 34,377. Top gust near Valparaiso, IN: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Valparaiso, IN: $364K.
Reports within 15 miles of Valparaiso, IN
wind and tornado reports, Valparaiso, IN
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| Valparaiso, IN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso, IN, 2015 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2016 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2017 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2018 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2020 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2021 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2022 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2023 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2024 | 21 | 3 | 24 |
| Valparaiso, IN, 2025 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
Who lives in Valparaiso: income, cars, homes
In Valparaiso, IN, 2,969 of 5,554 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,673 households moved in since 2018 and 2,244 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Valparaiso, IN, 1,114 households own no vehicle and 6,926 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Valparaiso, IN, 3,561 of 14,350 households earn under $35,000, 4,325 $35,000-$75,000, 4,001 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,463 $150,000 or more. Valparaiso, IN homes: 8,277 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,567 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. 4,441 residents of Valparaiso, IN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.0. Of 16,578 workers in Valparaiso, IN, 1,548 work from home, 12,374 drive alone, 114 ride transit and 555 walk.
Household income in Valparaiso, IN
| Valparaiso, IN | Value | Rank in Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso, IN, households under $35,000 | 24.8% | 22 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, households $150,000 or more | 17.2% | 12 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, residents below poverty | 14.0% | 20 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, median age | 37.0 | 17 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 54.3% | 22 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, households without a vehicle | 7.8% | 19 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.3% | 25 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, workers at home | 9.3% | 18 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, cost-burdened renters | 53.5% | 9 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, moved in since 2018 | 39.5% | 15 of 35 |
| Valparaiso, IN, moved in before 2000 | 15.6% | 22 of 35 |
Analyst note on Valparaiso
Valparaiso, IN counts 34,377 residents in 14,350 households, on 16.8 square miles. Household income in Valparaiso, IN is $67,664; 8,405 of its 14,350 households own. 2,530 of the 14,350 occupied homes in Valparaiso, IN heat with electricity.
Valparaiso, IN has 15,238 housing units, 888 of them vacant or seasonal. Valparaiso, IN ranks 9 of 35 Indiana cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (53.5%). Valparaiso, IN ranks 10 of 35 Indiana cities for the lowest share of electric heating (18%).
Valparaiso, IN ranks 12 of 35 Indiana cities for the highest median home value ($250,500).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Valparaiso
Compare Valparaiso with nearby cities
| City near Valparaiso, IN | Distance from Valparaiso | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso, IN (this page) | 0 mi | 34,377 | $67,664 | 1979 | $250,500 | 152 | 9.3% |
| Portage, IN | 10.1 mi northwest | 37,951 (+3,574) | $72,833 (+$5,169) | 1979 (+0 yr) | $210,800 (-$39,700) | 162 (+10) | 4.5% (-4.8 pts) |
| Merrillville, IN | 13.8 mi west | 36,343 (+1,966) | $64,791 (-$2,873) | 1978 (-1 yr) | $194,000 (-$56,500) | 247 (+95) | 8.3% (-1.0 pts) |
| Crown Point, IN | 16.0 mi west | 34,042 (-335) | $95,757 (+$28,093) | 1991 (+12 yr) | $272,800 (+$22,300) | 211 (+59) | 9.2% (-0.1 pts) |
| Gary, IN | 17.1 mi northwest | 68,604 (+34,227) | $37,380 (-$30,284) | 1957 (-22 yr) | $85,300 (-$165,200) | 188 (+36) | 5.4% (-3.9 pts) |
| Michigan City, IN | 18.5 mi northeast | 31,894 (-2,483) | $52,979 (-$14,685) | 1961 (-18 yr) | $129,000 (-$121,500) | 82 (-70) | 8.0% (-1.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Valparaiso
| ZIP area touching Valparaiso, IN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Valparaiso | Share of Valparaiso's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 46383 (Valparaiso, IN) | 12.5% | 66.9% |
| 46385 (Valparaiso, IN) | 6.7% | 33.1% |
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Questions on Valparaiso
Valparaiso: what is the electricity rate?
Valparaiso, IN has no price of its own; its 34,377 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 901 kWh month costs $137 to $172.
Valparaiso: how does it rank among Indiana cities?
Valparaiso, IN: rank 29 of 35 by its 34,377 residents, rank 15 of 35 by $67,664 median income.
Valparaiso: how many homes heat with electricity?
Valparaiso, IN: 2,530 of 14,350 occupied homes, 17.6%; Porter County 10.2%.
Valparaiso: how much income goes to electricity?
At 901 kWh a month, 2.4% to 3.1% of the $67,664 median income in Valparaiso, IN.
Valparaiso: damaging storms reported nearby?
152 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Valparaiso, IN, 2015 to 2025, 442.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso, IN: median home built 1979; 7,805 of 15,238 homes (51.2%) predate 1980, 8,440 are detached and 3,956 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Valparaiso, IN renters struggle with rent?
2,969 of 5,554 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Valparaiso, IN households have no car?
1,114 households; 6,926 have two or more.
How many households in Valparaiso, IN earn under $35,000?
3,561 of 14,350, against 2,463 at $150,000 or more.