At a Glance
Median Income
$66,027
$46,043 per capita
Home Value
$165,500
Zillow: $147,413
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.1%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.9% smoking rate
How Portage Lakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portage Lakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portage Lakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portage Lakes residents earn a median household income of $66,027 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,043. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,834 business establishments, including 1,276 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portage Lakes is $165,500 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,413. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
33.1% of adults in Portage Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portage Lakes has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,199
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density1,565/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,027
Per Capita$46,043
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$40,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,500
Rent$1,125
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$147,413
Housing Units3,342
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,664/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,000 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 53%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations45
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Portage Lakes was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Akron Fulton International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 1,276 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.