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Michigan City
City in Indiana, United States
Overview
Michigan City is a small yet lively lakeside city on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, well known for its sandy beaches and the iconic Washington Park lighthouse. The city blends lake life, outdoor recreation, and a revitalizing arts and dining scene, making it a relaxing getaway less than 90 minutes from Chicago.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Indiana
Population
32,075
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.71°, -86.90°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,167
Local Cost
$1,320
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
39.3°C
Record Low
-27.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
983 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
7
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGC
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 72/100.
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