Portage City, MI
Living in Portage City
Bikeability
14
Walkability
8
Commute
83
Public Transit
12
Affordability
69
Public Safety
40
Airports
16
Hospitals
76
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
49k
Population
+2.9k (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
46%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
63%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black5%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$63k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts47%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$164k
Median Home Value
+$7.7k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$734
Median Monthly Rent
+$124 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas85%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage City
United States45
Michigan58
Kalamazoo Metro Area63
Kalamazoo County63
Property Crime in Portage City
United States48
Michigan43
Kalamazoo Metro Area69
Kalamazoo County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 2 | 20 |
Feb | 27 | 2 | 14 |
Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
Dec | 29 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage City
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado11
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage City, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage City, MI
St Michael Lutheran School
2 miles, NW
St Monica School
3 miles, N
Providence Christian School
4 miles, N
Kalamazoo Country Day School
4 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Portage City, MI
Western Michigan University
6 miles, N
Kalamazoo College
7 miles, N
Olivet College
38 miles, NE
Andrews University
42 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage City, MI
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
6 miles, N
Bronson Methodist Hospital
6 miles, N
Borgess Medical Center
8 miles, N
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Portage City, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
3 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
47 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
50 miles, SW
Capital Region International Airport
65 miles, NE