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Michigan City, Indiana Retirement Guide
established retirement community
56
Retirement Score
Michigan City, Indiana at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $116,000
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.
- Avg January Low
- 23.5°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 91.9 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 56 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
91.9 (U.S. avg = 100)High confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$116,000High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$825High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
36.8 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
46.8 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
36.8 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated June 2026
Climate
Avg July High
84.7°FHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Avg January Low
23.5°FHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Annual Precipitation
39.8"High confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Sunny Days / Year
271 daysHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Safety
Safety Score
98.2 / 100High confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
13.5 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
9.7 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
31,983High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Age
38.2High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Age 65+
17.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Household Income
$51,554High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
59.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Veterans
6.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Poverty Rate
21.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Diversity
White
62.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Black
27.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Hispanic/Latino
8.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Asian
0.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Michigan City using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$251
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$282
Median home price used: $116,000
Median rent reference: $825 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.