Valparaiso, Indiana, in Porter county, is 17 miles SE of Gary, Indiana (center to center) and 40 miles SE of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Gary metropolitan area.
Valparaiso is home to a variety of nationally recognized businesses. In fact, Valparaiso is the original home of Orville Redenbacher popcorn, a claim to fame which the city recognizes each September with a gala Popcorn Festival which attracts tourists from across the country.
Valparaiso has more than 50 municipal parks, including "Valplayso" completed in 1995 with 100% volunteer work and community contributed funds. This park is a stunning example of the community spirit and cooperation of the town of Valparaiso.
Valparaiso has several theatre groups that offer a variety of entertainment. And two of these great theaters are located in downtown Valparaiso within easy walking distance to great dining and shopping. Check out their season schedules and enjoy some great entertainment.
Valparaiso has a great tradition for music, from sidewalk bands during the Popcorn Festival to the soaring sounds of Bach's Mass in B Minor. Enjoy the wonderful sounds all year round.
Do you love visiting art museums, exploring the history of a city or just looking at something "different"? Valparaiso has several places for the museum "buff", offering a viewing of fine art, even a mastodon bone. Come explore.
Are you planning a move to Valparaiso area? If so, our relocation information can help make your life a lot easier. Utility information, community profiles and more are available here, along with our professional Realtor® to help with your individual needs.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $143,300
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 29,951. Valparaiso covers 10.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 738 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 46383 - 46385 - Area code: 219
Weather
Valparaiso, IN climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 83.10 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 15.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Valparaiso is 40.06 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.
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