Portage, IN
Living in Portage
Bikeability33
Walkability13
Commute43
Public Transit17
Affordability75
Public Safety95
Airports89
Hospitals59
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation+357 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate43%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$8.5k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector81%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$152kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$764Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K36%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage
United States45
Indiana52
Chicago Metro Area52
Porter County5
Property Crime in Portage
United States48
Indiana47
Chicago Metro Area42
Porter County6
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 13 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage, IN
Nativity of Our Savior School
2 miles, S
Portage Christian School
3 miles, SW
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
4 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Portage, IN
Indiana University-Northwest
9 miles, W
Valparaiso University
11 miles, SE
DeVry University-Indiana
12 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage, IN
St Mary Medical Center Inc
7 miles, SW
Porter Regional Hospital
7 miles, SE
Methodist Hospitals Inc
9 miles, W
Porter-Starke Services Inc
10 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Portage, IN
Chicago Midway International Airport
32 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
45 miles, E
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
46 miles, NW
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
95 miles, NE