Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Michigan City city, Indiana?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Michigan City city, Indiana is $967/month (±$34), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $143,100 (±$6,709), and the median household income is $53,089/year. The unemployment rate in LaPorte County, Indiana was 3.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Michigan City city, Indiana
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $967 |
| Median Home Value | $143,100 |
| Median Household Income | $53,089 |
| Total Housing Units | 13,008 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 5,356 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 41% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 995 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.4% |
How does Michigan City city, Indiana compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Indiana.
Higher rent than 66% of cities in Indiana · 189th of 551
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloverland CDP | $3,501 |
| 2 | Aberdeen CDP | $2,109 |
| 3 | Whitestown town | $1,842 |
| … 185 more … | ||
| 189 | Michigan City city(you are here) | $967 |
| … 359 more … | ||
| 549 | Spring Grove town | $437 |
| 550 | Camden town | $392 |
| 551 | Shoals town | $383 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Michigan City city, Indiana?
The median gross rent in Michigan City city, Indiana is $967/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Michigan City city, Indiana?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Michigan City city, Indiana is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Michigan City city, Indiana?
The median home value in Michigan City city, Indiana is $143,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Michigan City city are rent-burdened?
In Michigan City city, Indiana, 995 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Michigan City city, Indiana?
The median household income in Michigan City city, Indiana is $53,089/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $967 has a margin of error of ±$34. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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