Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Portage is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 2,477. Residents earn $46,389 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Portage receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include 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 $46,389, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. 10.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Portage is $88,800, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $622 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Portage is below the national average at 196 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,216 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Portage experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,389 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,461 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.24% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |
| Census Median | $88,800 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $124,500 |
| Median List Price | $124,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $81 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.8% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $622 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.24% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 196.1/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 196.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,215.7/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 156.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,058.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 79.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,689 ft (515 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,753/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3869°N, 78.6747°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,753/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.7% |