Portage, MI

Living in Portage

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 8
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 52
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Schools 50
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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

United States45
Michigan58
Kalamazoo Metro Area63
Kalamazoo County63

Property Crime in Portage

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

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portage, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portage, MI

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St Monica School
3 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Portage, MI

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Kalamazoo College
7 miles, N
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Olivet College
38 miles, NE
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Andrews University
42 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Portage, MI

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Airports

Airports near Portage, MI

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