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Portage Lakes, OH
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Portage Lakes, OH
At a Glance
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)
Is Portage Lakes a Good Place to Live?
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 4.4% (22% 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.
Safety & Crime
Portage Lakes reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,820/100K.
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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.