LaPorte County Real Estate Trends

Homes for sale in LaPorte County have a median price of $146,750. The median price per square foot is $87.50, and the median days on market is 49 days. The most popular areas to find houses for sale in Laporte County, Indiana are LaPorte, Michigan City, and Westville. The typical home sold in LaPorte County is a three bedroom, one and three-quarters bathroom, single family home, with 1,724 finished square feet.

LaPorte County is geographically one of the largest counties in Indiana. The county is largely rural in nature. Though a little farther east, this can still be a good pick for those commuting to Chicago. Also, it is quite close to the South Bend metro area.

The two primary cities in LaPorte County are LaPorte and Michigan City. Both offer one of the richest choices of LaPorte County real estate. Each has its own school district and its own unique center of commerce.

The majority of career opportunities will be found in LaPorte or Michigan City. The Indiana Toll Road, I-94, and other state and U.S. highways run through the county to get you where you need to be. Higher education opportunities are available locally, too. Purdue University has had a satellite campus in Westville for over 50 years.

As for the LaPorte County real estate values, the average price of a home per square foot is lower than what you will find in Lake or Porter County. Due to the more rural nature of the area, housing price appreciation is a little slower. However, the economy as a whole is quite stable. Several major manufacturers throughout the area have recently made multi-million dollar investments in their plants.

Is LaPorte County a great fit for your home purchase in Northwest Indiana? Well, if you are seeking a little bit of land, space to do what you want to do, but you still want to be relatively close to a variety of amenities, commerce, career opportunities, and major thoroughfares, LaPorte County could be a really good fit for you. Our Quadwalls Connected Agents want to hear from you. If you are searching for homes for sale in LaPorte County, contact us today, and we will help you get started.

Median List Price in LaPorte County, Indiana: $146,750

Median Price per Square Foot in LaPorte County, Indiana: $87.50

Sale/List Price in LaPorte County, Indiana: 96.4%

Median Home Prices in LaPorte County, Indiana by Home Size:

1 Bedroom: $60,000
2 Bedroom: $105,000
3 Bedroom: $145,500
4 Bedroom: $185,000
5+ Bedrooms: $296,450

Median Home Value in LaPorte County, Indiana: $145,000

Median Home Values by City in LaPorte County, Indiana

Michigan City: $117,900
La Porte: $150,000
Trail Creek: $146,500
Long Beach: $505,750
Westville: $184,000
Union Mills: $132,000
Rolling Prairie: $205,000
New Carlisle: $170,000
Kingsbury: $176,900
Wanatah: $172,250

Number of Homes Sold in LaPorte County, Indiana: 1,297

Top 10 Real Estate Markets in LaPorte County, Indiana

Wanatah: $187,787; Average Days on Market, 57 Days
La Porte: Average Selling Price, $171,572; Average Days on Market, 62
Kingsbury: $141,600; Average Days on Market, 64
Trail Creek: Average Selling Price, $148,933; Average Days on Market, 65
Michigan City: Average Selling Price, $164,159; Average Days on Market, 70
New Carlisle: Average Selling Price, $193,131; Average Days on Market, 72
Westville: Average Selling Price, $222,216; Average Days on Market, 77
Rolling Prairie: Average Selling Price, $219,803; Average Days on Market, 92
Union Mills: Average Selling Price, $147,962; Average Days on Market, 95
Long Beach: Average Selling Price, $661,507; Average Days on Market, 132

Population in LaPorte County, Indiana: 111,467

LaPorte County, Indiana Area Code: 219

LaPorte County, Indiana Zip Codes:

46350, 46360, 46345, 46391, 46340, 46346, 46371, 46382, 46365, 46390, 46348