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Jasper, IN vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in Jasper?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 2.0 years younger than in Jasper.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or Jasper?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 28.6% more expensive than Jasper housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or Jasper?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 5.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jasper.

Things to do in Jasper?
Jasper, IN is an incorporated town located in Dubois County south of Patoka Lake with a population just over fifteen thousand people. Jasper offers plenty of activities like visiting the Jasper Arts Center which provides visitors with lovely art galleries or theatre performances all year round! Additionally there are many eateries and shops available within this area that make it great spot to explore what this region has to offer!

Things to do in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso IN is situated in Porter County right along Lake Michigan and offers plenty of outdoor fun from beach-combing to sailing while still having convenient access to Purdue University’s campus nearby.

 Jasper, INValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$59,053  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$234,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.65  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jasper    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have been here for 22 years, came up from Fort Worth. The town is clean, orderly, safe and clannish. If you are German and or belong to a church, you will be happy  More

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I grew up in Dubois County and love it. It's a very family oriented place to live, very low crime, good places to work and go to school. It provides the things we need  More

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Over 17 years ago

Essential to be German  More

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Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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