Porter is a town in Westchester Township, Porter County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 5,210 as of the 2020 census. Porter is in the Indiana Dunes ecosystem, which played a role in the creation of The Nature Conservancy, and inspired conservation efforts. It is home to Porter Beach, also known as Johnson's Beach, on Lake Michigan.
Midwest
Porter
Porter County, IN
Population
5,204
Walk Score
63 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$1,101
Median home value
$237,100
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Bailly, Joseph, Homestead · listed 1966
- Good Fellow Club Youth Camp · listed 2013
Notable landmarks
- Porter Town Hall · listed 2000
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