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Portage County
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Portage County

#28 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Portage County is located in Ohio with a population of 161,897. In Portage County, most residents own their homes. In Portage County there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Portage County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Portage County are above average.
    Population
    161,897
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $168,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $921
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      61.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      25.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      205.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,484.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      53.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      37%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Portage County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,163
    National
    $69,021
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