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 · estimate
55
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.