Porter County Real Estate Market
Porter County is the price leader in Northwest Indiana, and the August 2026 numbers show why: the median sale price came in at $359,700, up 12.2% from $320,500 a year earlier, while the average sale price climbed 22.4% to $441,424. Both figures come straight from the monthly MLS data published for the county — this page just keeps it in one place instead of scattered across seven monthly posts.
If you are pricing a house in Valparaiso, Portage, Chesterton, or a surrounding township, this is the page to start on. Below is the latest table, what it actually means for a buyer or a seller right now, and links to every monthly report going back to February.
Porter County at a Glance — August 2026
| Key Metric | Aug 2025 | Aug 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Listings | 265 | 202 | -23.8% |
| Pending Sales | 185 | 162 | -12.4% |
| Closed Sales | 186 | 166 | -10.8% |
| Days on Market | 24 | 31 | +29.2% |
| Median Sales Price | $320,500 | $359,700 | +12.2% |
| Average Sales Price | $360,509 | $441,424 | +22.4% |
| Inventory of Homes | 412 | 374 | -9.2% |
| Months Supply | 2.5 | 2.3 | -8.0% |
What the Numbers Say
Supply is thin and getting thinner. New listings fell 23.8% year over year and inventory dropped 9.2%. At 2.3 months of supply, Porter County is the tightest of the three counties in the region. Thin supply is what pushed prices up double digits.
It is not a frenzy. Days on market rose from 24 to 31 and homes closed at 96.1% of original list price, down from 97.3%. Buyers are still negotiating, and a seller who prices ahead of the comps will sit.
The average is outrunning the median. Median up 12.2% against an average up 22.4% means the mix shifted toward higher-priced closings — not that every house gained a fifth of its value. Price against your specific comp set, not the headline.
What It Means for Buyers
With 374 homes on the market and 2.3 months of supply, you are choosing from a smaller pool than a year ago — but 31 days on market means the good listings are not gone in a weekend. Expect to move quickly on a well-priced house and to have room to negotiate on anything that has been sitting or is priced above its comps.
Closing at 96.1% of original list price tells you what to open with. If a Porter County home has been listed for three weeks at a number above the neighborhood comps, there is a deal there. The seller already knows the traffic.
What It Means for Sellers
A 12.2% median gain and 2.3 months of supply is real leverage — but 31 days on market is up from 24, and the share of list price received slipped from 97.3% to 96.1%. That combination says: price to the comps and you sell close to ask in about a month. Price above them and you will be the house that sits.
The other number worth knowing as a seller is the 23.8% drop in new listings. Fewer competitors is exactly why a correctly priced Porter County home still moves in this market.
Questions Buyers and Sellers Ask
How much is my house worth in Porter County right now?
That depends on your specific comp set — the county median of $359,700 is a starting reference, not a valuation. Send your address through the valuation form and I will pull the nearby sales that actually apply to your house.
Is now a good time to sell in Porter County?
The data says supply is tight (2.3 months) and prices are up 12.2% year over year. Days on market at 31 and 96.1% of original list price mean correctly priced homes are still moving quickly.
How long do homes take to sell in Porter County?
31 days on market in the August 2026 report, up from 24 a year earlier. That is the county average, not a guarantee for any one property.
Every Monthly Porter County Report
- August 2026 report
- July 2026 report
- June 2026 report
- May 2026 report
- April 2026 report
- March 2026 report
- February 2026 report
Buying or Selling in Porter County?
Thinking about selling in Porter County, or buying while supply is this tight? Start with the numbers on your own address. Request a free home valuation and I will run the comps on your address, or call (219) 400-3127.
Source: monthly MLS figures as published in the reports linked above (Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association data). External benchmarks for national context: Zillow ZHVI, Reventure, NAR research. Figures are for August 2026 unless stated; this page does not estimate or project.