Valparaiso, Indiana · ZIP 46383

Valparaiso — ZIP 46383

Valparaiso (46383) scores 77/100 — Good for Valparaiso. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $352K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency62%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby15

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100

Typical home value$352K

Median rent$1,409/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$352K

Median Rent

$1,409/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,148

Violent Crime

202

Property Crime

946

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Porter County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Memorial Elementary School	KG–05	434	86%	80%
Jackson Elementary School	KG–04	348	82%	62%
Heavilin Elementary School	KG–05	479	79%	69%
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	KG–05	285	72%	57%
Cooks Corners Elementary School	KG–05	487	68%	62%
Morgan Township Elementary School	KG–05	336	67%	67%
Northview Elementary School	KG–05	276	67%	52%
Washington Twp Elementary School	KG–05	339	60%	43%
Parkview Elementary School	KG–05	213	57%	57%
Flint Lake Elementary School	KG–05	476	55%	50%
Morgan Township Middle/High School	06–12	440	54%	75%
South Haven Elementary School	KG–05	311	52%	42%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	06–08	632	47%	47%
Washington Twp Middle/High School	06–12	456	46%	66%
Paul Saylor Elementary School	KG–05	274	32%	37%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

42,464

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

37.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46383 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 46383 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46383 is approximately $352K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 46383 in Valparaiso has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.