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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Emilia Patel

Worst things about Portage nobody talks about

Hey everyone, I work in manufacturing and It's a a smaller city city with about 37,951 people. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Portage? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot i...

1 replies 30 upvotes best-worst
Sofia Reyes

Grocery stores in Portage -recommendations?

I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $72,833 in Portage. You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. The median home value here is around $210,800, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. ...

4 replies 15 upvotes qa
Avery J.

Job market in Portage for tech?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,951 people. Household incomes average around $72,833 in Portage. Median household income is $72,833, which feels about average for the area. There's a growin...

19 replies 4 upvotes jobs
Stella M.

Is Portage getting better or worse?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $72,833, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

4 replies 23 upvotes living
Logan Adams

Pros and cons of Portage after 11 years

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2005. The median home value here is around $210,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect...

6 replies 14 upvotes living
Addison Y.

Is Portage worth it salary-wise?

Hey, With a population of 37,951, Portage is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,951 people. Rent is about $1,138/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone...

5 replies 27 upvotes jobs
sf_hudson

Thinking about relocating to Portage from Tampa

OK so I've been here for 11 years and Median household income is $72,833, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

6 replies 28 upvotes moving
Jayden Smith

What's it really like living in Portage?

Hello, I work in legal and Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $72,833 in Portage. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

4 replies 24 upvotes living
Alice Gray

The good and bad of living in Portage

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $210,800, which is actually reasonable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? Appreciate any input. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

23 replies 22 upvotes living
Emilia Patel

Remote worker thinking about Portage

Hello, The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $72,833 in Portage. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the commu...

11 replies 18 upvotes moving
Ryan Cox

Working in Portage -salaries realistic?

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $72,833 in Portage. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $210,800, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-d...

6 replies 27 upvotes jobs
Cameron Stewart

First time home buyer in Portage

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $210,800, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendl...

6 replies 19 upvotes housing
Logan Adams

Portage housing prices -when will it stop?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

1 replies 17 upvotes housing
Piper D.

Top 5 things I love about Portage

OK so The median home value here is around $210,800, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great.

0 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Avery J.

Working remotely from Portage

Alright, Median household income is $72,833, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $210,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas ...

1 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Piper D.

Affordable areas near Portage?

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Portage sits at 198.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city,...

10 replies 4 upvotes housing
Easton

Rent vs buy in Portage -what makes sense?

I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,138 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Portage sits at 198.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I t...

10 replies 23 upvotes housing
Easton

How is the nightlife in Portage?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2017. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,951 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's...

10 replies 22 upvotes qa
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