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Portage, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County
Portage, WI
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 $62,785 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,973. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,775 business establishments, including 194 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portage is $187,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $282,197. Median rent is $963/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Portage reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,569/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Portage hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portage has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.