Cities & Towns in Porter County, IN
Porter County, county in Indiana, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 170,980 inhabitants. The county was created 189 years ago in 1835. Its county seat is Valparaiso.
There are 13 city/town in Porter County, IN. The largest city of Porter County is Portage with a population of 90,543. Other cities include, Valparaiso population 33,944, Chesterton population 13,433, Lakes of the Four Seasons population 7,033, South Haven population 5,282
Portage
Portage, The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
Chesterton
Chesterton, Town in the U.
Bordered by Lake Michigan to the north, Porter County sits in the extreme northwest corner of Indiana. Its prime location along the lakeshore and proximity to Chicago make it a popular destination. The county seat, Valparaiso, provides urban amenities like shopping centers, dining, and entertainment. Founded in 1859, it also has historic roots that can be seen in places like the Porter County Museum and downtown district.
Just west of Valparaiso sits the city of Portage, named for the short portage between the Kankakee River and Lake Michigan that allowed early travelers to cross between the Great Lakes and Mississippi River basins. Portage is home to the Port of Indiana-Burns Harbor, one of the largest shipping ports on the Great Lakes.
The shoreline community of Chesterton oozes small-town charm, especially at places like Thomas Centennial Park along Coffee Creek. Beach lovers flock to the Indiana Dunes that stretch along the lakeshore. Beverly Shores, Ogden Dunes, Dune Acres, and Pines are just some of the tiny beach towns that provide lakefront living.
Throughout Porter County, artistic flair combines with Midwestern sensibilities. Quaint downtowns, stunning natural scenery, and Lake Michigan recreation give residents the best of all worlds. From historic hamlets to modern development, Porter County has a diverse collection of welcoming communities.
All Porter County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Porter County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Shores | Town in Indiana | 595 |
| Burns Harbor | Town in Indiana, United States | 1,922 |
| Chesterton | Town in the U. | 13,433 |
| Dune Acres | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America | 182 |
| Hebron | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America | 3,669 |
| Kouts | Town in Indiana, United States | 1,963 |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | City in Indiana, United States of America | 7,033 |
| Ogden Dunes | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States | 1,083 |
| Portage | The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. | 90,543 |
| Porter | Settlement in Indiana, USA | 4,840 |
| South Haven | Town in Michigan, USA | 5,282 |
| Town of Pines | Town of the United States | 688 |
| Valparaiso | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States | 33,944 |
