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Population:164,359
Pop. Change:12%
State: Indiana
County:Porter County
City:Portage township (Porter county), Center township (Porter county), ... 24 more
Zip Code:46368, 46383, ... 10 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Porter County

As of 2011, Porter County's population is 164,359 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.86 percent.

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The median home cost in Porter County is $152,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.72 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Porter County's cost of living is 7.50% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Porter County public schools spend $4,365 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20 students per teacher in Porter County.

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The unemployment rate in Porter County is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Porter County jobs have Decreased by 1.22 percent.

Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Porter County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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