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Portage
  • Town in Michigan
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Portage

#2 in Best Places to Live in Kalamazoo Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Portage is a town in Michigan with a population of 48,767. Portage is in Kalamazoo County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Portage offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Portage there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Portage and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Portage are highly rated.
    About Portage...
    Population
    48,767
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $187,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $949
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      155.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      6
      6.1
    • Rape
      63.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      41.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      309.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,688.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      178.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Portage

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $68,755
    National
    $69,021
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