Special Interest
Housing in LaPorte County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in LaPorte County averages $976/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Indiana median of $1,062 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for LaPorte County FMR Area are $909 for a studio, $991 for 1‑bedroom, $1,198 for 2‑bedroom, $1,512 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,747 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $222 increase for a 2-bedroom in LaPorte County shows a 23% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for LaPorte County was 4.7% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
