Jobs & Economy in Valparaiso
Valparaiso's economy runs genuinely strong, anchored by a real, diversified employment base and a low unemployment rate.
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Learn moreA real, low unemployment rate
Valparaiso's 2026 unemployment rate ran approximately 3.1% -- genuinely low, with a median household income of approximately $69,872.
A genuinely diversified economic base
Valparaiso's economy spans healthcare, education, Porter County government, professional services, retail, high-tech/precision manufacturing, logistics, construction, and tourism -- not a single-industry town.
A real, top-10%-statewide educational-attainment rate
Approximately 40.6% of Valparaiso adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a top-10% figure statewide, reflecting Valparaiso University's presence and the city's broader affluent-suburb identity.
Key takeaways
- Valparaiso's 2026 unemployment rate ran approximately 3.1%, genuinely low.
- Valparaiso's economy runs genuinely diversified across healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more.
- Approximately 40.6% of Valparaiso adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, a top-10%-statewide figure.
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