Portage Public Schools, MI

Living in Portage Public Schools

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 7
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 52
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Schools 48
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Residents

55k Population +4.3k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate19%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$9.2k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$178k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$743 Median Monthly Rent +$126 (2010–19)
68% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Portage Public Schools

United States45
Michigan58
Kalamazoo Metro Area63
Kalamazoo County63

Property Crime in Portage Public Schools

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 Public Schools

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Portage Public Schools, MI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Portage Public Schools, MI

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St Monica School
3 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Portage Public Schools, MI

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Kalamazoo College
6 miles, N
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Olivet College
38 miles, NE
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Andrews University
43 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Portage Public Schools, MI

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Airports

Airports near Portage Public Schools, MI

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