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St. John, IN vs Valparaiso, IN

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Are people in Valparaiso older or younger than people in St. John?
- The Median Age in Valparaiso is 5.4 years younger than in St. John.

Are housing costs cheaper in Valparaiso or St. John?
- Valparaiso housing costs are 24.2% less expensive than St. John housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Valparaiso or St. John?
- The average commute for residents of Valparaiso is 14.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. John.

Things to do in St. John?
St John Indiana has an estimated population of 17 thousand people living across nine square miles . This diverse community embraces traditional values while welcoming growth within industry , education health care services , technology businesses manufacturing automotive repair plus more . The City Hall building serves both current residence past generations who have lived built upon this great land since 1837 .

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.

 St. John, INValparaiso, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,820329,725,481
 Median Income$115,230  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$397,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.26  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. John    1 Reviews

I moved here 2yrs ago from Rockford, IL(which is ranked number 14 most miserable cities in America) and I hate this town more then anywhere I've ever been in my whole  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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