At a Glance
Median Income
$54,175
$28,147 per capita
Home Value
$113,800
Zillow: $172,481
Median Rent
$845/mo
18.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
121/100K
1,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.8%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Portage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portage a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portage residents earn a median household income of $54,175 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,147. The unemployment rate stands at 17.8% (394% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portage is $113,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,481. Median rent is $845/month, with 18.1% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Portage reports 121 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,982/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Portage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portage has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population445
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density299/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,175
Per Capita$28,147
Unemployment17.8%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,800
Rent$845
Ownership41.4%
Zillow$172,481
Housing Units211
Rent Burden18.1%
Crime
F
Violent121/100K
Property1,982/100K
Health
Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation680 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Portage was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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