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Portage Charter Township
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Portage Charter Township

#1 in Best Places to Live in Houghton County
    A
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A
    Portage Charter Township is located in Michigan with a population of 3,285. Portage Charter Township is in Houghton County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Portage Charter Township offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Portage Charter Township there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Portage Charter Township and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Portage Charter Township are highly rated.
    Population
    3,285
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $193,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,015
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      30%
    • Own
      70%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Portage Charter Township

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $67,813
    National
    $69,021
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