Midwest

Porter

Porter County, IN

Population

5,204

Walk Score

63 · Somewhat Walkable

Median rent

$1,101

Median home value

$237,100

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.

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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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