Portage, MI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Portage, Michigan Summary
Life in Portage research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Portage over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Portage:
The population in Portage is 48,767.
The median home value in Portage is $187,000.
The median income in Portage is $68,755.
The cost of living in Portage is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Portage is $949.
The unemployment rate in Portage is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Portage is 7.4%.
Table Of Contents
Portage SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Portage, MI Crime Report
1,811
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,611.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
53.96%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Portage / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,811 | 3,611.8 | 1,838.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 134 | 267.2 | 478.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 6.0 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 21 | 41.9 | 44.5 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 155.6 | 365.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,677 | 3,344.6 | 1,360.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 155 | 309.1 | 233.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,348 | 2,688.4 | 943.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 174 | 347.0 | 184.5 | 246.0 |
Portage, MI Cost Of Living
87
Portage's Overall Cost Of Living
Portage's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Portage | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 89 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 74 | 90 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
Rankings for Portage in Michigan
Map Of Portage, MI
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Population over time in Portage
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49,224 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 48,421 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 48,072 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 47,854 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 47,496 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 47,137 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 46,790 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 46,425 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 46,135 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 45,916 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Portage
| Race | Portage | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.4% | 74.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 5.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.0% | 5.4% | 18.4% |
Gender in Portage
| Gender | Portage | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Portage for adults over 25
| Education | Portage | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Portage, Michigan
| Income | Portage | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.3% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.0% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 6.6% | 9.5% |
