At a Glance
Median Income
$55,313
$33,000 per capita
Home Value
$273,300
Zillow: $394,049
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
3,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 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+
2.7 / 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 $55,313 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,000. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portage is $273,300 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,049. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Portage reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,038/100K.
Education
11.4% of adults in Portage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portage has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population223
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$33,000
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
B+
Home Value$273,300
Rent$1,313
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$394,049
Housing Units82
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property3,038/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,464 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Portage was founded in 1867.
The median home in Portage was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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