Market Intelligence Report — IN-140

Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-IN-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$320K
-0.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.69
+2.7% YoY

Active Inventory

291
+5.1% YoY

Median DOM

57 Days
+21.3% YoY

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The Michigan City-La Porte market is currently classified as Accelerated, driven by a pending ratio of 0.69. This ratio, coupled with a 5.1% year-over-year increase in active listings, indicates a moderate pace of demand absorption.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.8%-0.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

111,294-0.0% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Michigan City-La Porte market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 5.1% over the past year, reaching 291 units. Despite this, the pending ratio registered 0.69, reflecting sustained demand. Median days on market increased by 21.3% over the past year to 57 days, suggesting a slightly extended marketing period for properties. The median listing price has remained stable, exhibiting a 0.0% year-over-year change, while median price per square foot has seen a notable decline of 9.9% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$320K+2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

291+5.1% YoY

Days on Market

57+21.3% YoY

Sold Score™

71+2.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

71
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest that properties are moving at a solid pace, supported by a pending ratio of 0.69. While inventory has increased, it has not significantly altered the demand absorption rate, maintaining a degree of urgency. Price discipline remains relevant as properties are spending more time on the market compared to the previous year.

Luxury Segment

Average listing price has declined by 13.2% year-over-year, and median price per square foot is down 9.9% over the same period, suggesting softness within higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

291 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 124 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -9.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.69

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Michigan City-La Porte, IN? Homes here are taking 10 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in Michigan City-La Porte, IN is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
69%
Median Days on Market
57 days
Inventory YoY
+5%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
CBSA Code
33140
State
IN

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