LaPorte County, Indiana
2024 Land Sales Report
Land values in LaPorte County, Indiana experienced notable appreciation into 2024, with early 2025 data indicating a potential shift toward a more balance market.
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Average Price of Land*
$12,718/acre
Jan. – Dec. 2024*
As high as $16,382/acre
in 2024*
Land Market Commentary & Local Trends
Overall, the average price of farmland was $12,718/acre and the price per productivity index point was $201.13 in 2024 based on the sales data. It is important to note that in 2024 there have been farmland sales as high as $16,382 per acre.
Since 1977, the Geswein Farm & Land Team has been advising landowners to be stewards of the land and make decisions based on most current, accurate, and relevant data. The information in this report can provide you with a rough estimate of your property’s value; however, understanding the specific characteristics of your property and how they compare to the other sales will provide the most accurate value of your property. Additionally, properties sold by land brokers via auctions or listings consistently outperformed individual to individual transactions and properties sold by traditional home realtors.
By The Numbers
Recently, about 3,000 acres of land went up for sale in LaPorte County, Indiana, with a total value of around $107 million. That puts LaPorte County at 21st in the state for the most land currently listed, according to Land.com. Within the county, the city of La Porte itself has the largest share of farms and rural properties on the market. LaPorte County is actually one of the ten largest counties in Indiana, covering 613 square miles, and it’s located in the northern part of the state.
Overview of LaPorte County Agriculture
Location and Geography: LaPorte County sits in northwestern Indiana, about a 50-mile drive east from Chicago, spanning approximately 613 square miles of mainly flat to gently rolling terrain with fertile soils.
Major Crops:
- Corn: Leads by acreage, with over 103,400 harvested acres dedicated to grain – a staple of the county’s cropland.
- Soybeans: Extensively grown, covering approximately 85,800 acres and serving as the second largest crop.
- Wheat: Including both winter and spring varieties, is planted on around 2,340 acres, supporting crop rotation practices.
LaPorte County’s agriculture is centered around a mix of corn and soybean production, with these two crops dominating most of the region’s fertile, gently rolling fields. On smaller scales, producers also raise wheat, oats, and forage crops—supporting local livestock operations and maintaining soil health through crop rotation.
In recent years, demand for farmland in the county has remained strong. Buyers are attracted by the county’s proximity to the Chicago‐region markets and reliable yields, which has kept interest steady among both local farmers looking to expand and investors seeking long‑term agricultural land assets.
History & Background of LaPorte County, Indiana
County Seat: LaPorte
Townships: Center / Coolspring / Dewey / Galena / Hanna / Hudson / Johnson / Kankakee / Kansas / Lincoln / Michigan / New Durham / Noble / Pleasant / Prairie / Rolling Prairie / Scipio / Springfield / Union / Wills
History: Formed in 1832, “La Porte” reflects its historical role as a gateway through the forested region.
Population: 22,500
Cities & Towns: Kingsbury / Kingsford Heights / La Crosse / Long Beach / Michiana Shores / Pottawattamie Park / Trail Creek / Wanatah / Westville
Acreage: 392,320
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), the following crop statistics have been reported for LaPorte County, Indiana.
The 2022 Ag Census for LaPorte County, Indiana, reported the following crop statistics:
Number of farms: 677
Land in farms (acres): 277,850
Average farm size (acres): 410
Total market value of products sold: $308,802,000
Government payments: $3,102,000
Farm-related income: $13,296,000
Total farm production expenses: $215,002,000
Net cash farm income: $110,198,000
Sources / Citations:
Source 1:
“United States Department of Agriculture.” USDA, www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Indiana/Publications/County_Estimates/index.php#:~:text=Access%20Quick%20Stats%20Lite,to%20NASS%20Surveys%20and%20Programs. Accessed 2 July 2025.
Source 2:
“USDA.” 2022 Census of Agriculture County Profile, www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/Online_Resources/County_Profiles/Indiana/cp18091.pdf. Accessed 2 July 2025.
*The transaction and land sales data/information contained in this report was obtained from publicly available sources and sales disclosures deemed accurate and reliable but not guaranteed, no liability for accuracy, errors or omissions is assumed by Geswein Farm & Land Realty, LLC
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