Before you buy a lot or a new home in Valparaiso, I check the school district line, water and sewer, and the builder's paperwork for the exact address. Same-day answers from a licensed broker.
| County | Porter County (Valparaiso is the county seat) source |
|---|---|
| Township | Parts of Valparaiso are in Washington Township, where East Porter County School Corporation serves. source |
| Population | 34,151 (2020 Census) source source |
| Highways | US 30, SR 2, SR 49, SR 130 source |
| Drive | To the Chicago Loop: about 55 miles, roughly 65 minutes off-peak (estimate; traffic varies) |
| South Shore Line | Nearest South Shore Line station: Dune Park, on the main line, about 13 miles away (estimate). source |
Drive times and distances are estimates; traffic and exact addresses vary.
most of the city; confirm by address · District website
parts of Valparaiso in Washington Township · District website
District lines don't always follow town lines. Before you buy, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district. Facts, never rankings.
| Water | Confirm by address; ask me and I'll check the lot |
|---|---|
| Electric and gas | NIPSCO (electric and natural gas) source |
| Sewer | Confirm by address; ask me and I'll check the lot |
Providers can vary by address. I confirm water, sewer or septic for the exact lot.
Lots, spec homes and to-be-built plans change week to week. Text (219) 440-2828 or send the form and I'll reply the same day with what's for sale in Valparaiso, checked against the school line.
Selling a home to buy new? I list homes for 2%, listing side, and time the sale to your build. How selling works.
Last checked October 2026. Drive times are estimates. Subdivision details, prices and school district boundaries change; confirm every address with the district and the builder.
A lot number, subdivision or street. I'll reply the same day with the school district, water and sewer, and what's for sale near it.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (219) 440-2828.