Market Intelligence Report — IN-140

Michigan City-La Porte, IN

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

Ref. No: 2026-IN-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$319K
+6.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.65
+7.2% YoY

Active Inventory

300
-1.5% YoY

Median DOM

59 Days
+14.7% YoY

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The Michigan City-La Porte market is currently classified as Accelerated, driven by a pending ratio of 0.65, which indicates demand absorption outpacing available inventory. This represents a 7.2% increase in the pending ratio year-over-year, signaling strengthening activity.

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

3.9%+0.1 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 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 contracted by 1.5% over the past year, while new listings saw a moderate increase of 4.5%. The median listing price experienced a slight month-over-month decline of 0.4% but remains up 6.2% year-over-year. Median days on market extended by 14.7% over the past year, suggesting a slower sales pace for individual properties despite the overall accelerated market condition. Meanwhile, the share of price-reduced listings decreased by 2.4% year-over-year, indicating some price stability.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$319K-0.4% MoM

Active Inventory

300-1.5% YoY

Days on Market

59+14.7% YoY

Sold Score™

72+7.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

72
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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 accelerated market condition suggests that available properties are experiencing relatively swift absorption. Negotiating leverage is influenced by this pace, with buyers facing a narrowing selection as the pending ratio indicates strong demand. Price discipline may be supported by the decreasing share of price reductions, though extended days on market could offer some opportunity for negotiation on specific properties.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 10.6% year-over-year, significantly contrasting with the 6.2% increase in median listing price. Additionally, the median price per square foot is down 3.5% over the past year. This divergence indicates softness in the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

300 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 138 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.65

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Michigan City-La Porte, IN? Homes here are taking 8 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
65%
Median Days on Market
59 days
Inventory YoY
−1%

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Metro Demographics

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

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