Valparaiso, Indiana · ZIP 46385

Valparaiso — ZIP 46385

Valparaiso (46385) scores 76/100 — 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 $378K.

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 index72/100

Avg math proficiency53%

Avg reading proficiency60%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100

Typical home value$378K

Median rent$1,744/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

$378K

Median Rent

$1,744/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 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
Union Center Elementary School	KG–05	386	73%	64%
John Simatovich Elementary School	PK–05	280	72%	57%
Central Elementary School	KG–05	131	67%	67%
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	06–08	823	57%	63%
Valparaiso High School	09–12	2,089	47%	65%
Wheeler High School	09–12	387	47%	62%
Union Township Middle School	06–08	333	44%	57%
Boone Grove High School	09–12	467	17%	42%

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

41,390

Median Income

$99K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

43.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46385 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 46385 has a school score of 72/100. 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 46385 is approximately $378K. 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 46385 in Valparaiso has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. 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.