City profile
Michigan City, IN
LaPorte County · Population 31,814
Michigan City is a town in LaPorte County, IN with about 31,814 residents and a typical home value near $143,000. It is 41 miles from Chicago, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$143,100
Typical monthly housing
$875
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 79/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Tornado, Hail
Nearest major airport
46 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
31,814
Black population
24.5%
County
LaPorte County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 31,814 residents
- Typical home value about $143,000
- 41 miles from Chicago, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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