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Valparaiso, IN vs Granger, IN

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Are people in Granger older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Granger is 3.4 years older than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Granger or Valparaiso?
- Granger housing costs are 13.0% more expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Granger or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Granger is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Valparaiso.

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.

Things to do in Granger?
Granger, IN sits on St Joseph County’s northern boundaries boasting numerous attractions like historic districts housing older homes plus contemporary architecture currently under construction - providing residents past & present plenty places worth visiting any time during their life here!

 Valparaiso, INGranger, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,394329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.97  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Granger    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved to Granger from South Bend 12 yrs ago & have no children. It's perfect for families w/children~the best school system in the area & low taxes. Granger is the  More

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Over 17 years ago

I can only say one thing...It is a great place to put kids in a K-12 public school  More

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