Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Portage is a small town in Ohio with a population of 445. Residents earn $54,175 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Portage receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Portage offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Portage is $54,175, 28% below the national average of $75,149. At 17.8%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Portage is $113,800, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Portage experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches, including 21.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,175 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,147 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,088 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,132 |
| Unemployment | 17.8% |
| 394% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,473 |
| County GDP | $10,692M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 293 |
| Retail | 345 |
| Manufacturing | 171 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.76% |
| Commute Time | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $113,800 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $172,481 |
| Census Median Rent | $845 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.1% |
| Studio | $904 |
| 1 Bedroom | $985 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,268 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,547 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,681 |
| Owner-Occupied | 41.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,555 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.76% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 68.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.2 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 76.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3232°N, 83.6468°W |
| County FIPS | 39173 |
Winner: Republican by 10.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.19 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.5% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 293 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 345 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 22.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.1% |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |