Portage, IN

Living in Portage

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Bikeability 33
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Walkability 13
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 89
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 46
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Schools 83
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Residents

37k Population +357 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$58k Median Household Income +$8.5k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$152k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$764 Median Monthly Rent +$130 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portage

United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5

Property Crime in Portage

United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 13
Feb 28 2 9
Mar 38 3 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 2
Dec 28 3 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Portage, IN

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Valparaiso University
11 miles, SE
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Hospitals

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Airports

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