Porter County, IN at a glance
Median household income
$87,972$7,331 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Porter County, IN?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Porter County, IN? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $959 | $11,508 | $38,360 | 13.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,082 | $12,984 | $43,280 | 14.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,317 | $15,804 | $52,680 | 18% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,612 | $19,344 | $64,480 | 22% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,744 | $20,928 | $69,760 | 23.8% |
What a typical income covers in Porter County, IN
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $87,972 a year ($7,331 a month before tax).
What $87,972 leaves after Indiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Indiana
Living in Porter County, IN: common questions
What is the median household income in Porter County, IN?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Porter County, IN is $87,972 per year (approximately $7,331 per month).
What is the average rent in Porter County, IN?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $959 for a studio, $1,082 for one bedroom, $1,317 for two, $1,612 for three and $1,744 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Porter County, IN expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.6% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 103.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Porter County, IN?
To keep a $1,317 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $52,680 a year, or $4,390 a month. That is 60% of what the typical household in Porter County, IN earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Porter County, IN?
On the local median income of $87,972 ($7,331 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,666 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,199 for everything else and $1,466 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,317 takes 36% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Porter County, IN?
Homes in Indiana paid 17.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $158. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.