Michigan City is a city in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. It had a population of 32,075 at the 2020 census. Located along Lake Michigan in the Michiana region, the city is about 45 miles (72 km) east of Chicago and is 40 miles (64 km) west of South Bend.
Midwest
Michigan City
La Porte County, IN
Population
27,461
Walk Score
82 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$859
Median home value
$124,600
Settled
1830
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Elston Grove Historic District · listed 2013
- Franklin Street Commercial Historic District · listed 2013
- Haskell and Barker Historic District · listed 2014
- Washington Park · listed 1991
Notable landmarks
- Barker House · listed 2001
- Barker, John H., Mansion · listed 1975
- First Congregational Church of Michigan City · listed 2001
- Frost, Dr. Robert and Amelia, House · listed 2020
- Garrettson-Baine-Bartholomew House · listed 2001
- Michigan City Breakwater Light · listed 2017
- Michigan City East Pierhead Light Tower and Elevated Walk · listed 1988
- Michigan City Lighthouse · listed 1974
- Michigan City Post Office · listed 2000
- MUSKEGON Shipwreck Site · listed 1989
- Tryon Farm · listed 2020
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