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Portage, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
Portage, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Portage a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portage residents earn a median household income of $46,389 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,461. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portage is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,748. Median rent is $622/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Portage reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 920/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.9% of adults in Portage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portage has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.