Valparaiso
A city in Porter County, Indiana — population 33,944 as of 2020.
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News in Valparaiso
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to Host Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair Oct. 5
Community event will connect students, employees and community members with mental health resources, wellness activities and support VALPARAISO, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will host its Fall into Wellness Mental Health Fair on Monday, Oct. 5, bringing…
Events
Valparaiso Breaks Ground on Weston Street Stormwater Project
Press Release by City of Valparaiso: The City of Valparaiso has broken ground on a major stormwater infrastructure project designed to reduce flooding, improve stormwater management and continue the City's long-term effort to separate stormwater and sanitary sewer systems. The…
Real Estate & Development
Ivy Tech Valparaiso to offer free FAFSA assistance during College Goal Sunday
VALPARAISO, Ind. – Ivy Tech Community College’s Valparaiso Campus will welcome students and families on Sunday Oct. 4, 2026, for College Goal Sunday, a free statewide event designed to help Hoosiers complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The event begins…
Education
Congratulations to the The City of La Porte and Mayor Tom Dermody on being named Yamaha Community of the year by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations from TEAM WIMS. Mayor Tom will be on WIMS on Friday morning with Ric Federighi at 7:15a on AM 1420, 95.1FM and 106.7FM in Valparaiso and FACEBOOK LIVE
INDIANA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES CITY OF LA PORTE AS COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR!!!! Thank you to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce for naming the City of La Porte the Yamaha Community of the Year!!! We’re honored and grateful to have the work happening all across our community recognized at…
Community Groups & Organizations
City of Valparaiso, Jefferson Park neighbors to host tree planting event
The City of Valparaiso and Jefferson Park neighbors will host a tree planting on Saturday, October 3 at 200 East Park (2501 McCord Rd.). Supported by a $3,000 Neighborhood Improvement Grant, the project will result in the planting of approximately 19 to 22 trees. (Image credit:…
Community Groups & Organizations
MAAC Foundation’s First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day to Showcase Over 60 Local, State and Federal Agencies September 19th
VALPARAISO, Ind. – The MAAC Foundation invites the community to its First Responder Appreciation & Demonstration Day (FRADD) on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central at the MAAC Foundation campus in Valparaiso. This free, family-friendly event offers an…
EventsIn and around Valparaiso
See & do
- All-American Gym
- Ballet 5:8 School of the Arts
- Berkley Park
- Bogathy Fright Productions
- Brauer Museum of Art
Eat, drink & stay
- A H & K Llc
- Aftermath Cidery +Winery
- Best Western Hotels & Resorts
- Albano's Pasta Shop
- BEST WESTERN University Inn at Valparaiso
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Valparaiso by the numbers
- Area
- 16.72 sq mi (43.3 km²), 0.05 sq mi water
- Median age
- 37
- Households
- 14,611
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $69,872
- Median house value
- $267,300
- Office
- DEPUTY OF ENGINEER
- Address
- 166 LINCOLNWAY, VALPARAISO, IN 46383