Portage Public Schools, MI
Living in Portage Public Schools
Bikeability12
Walkability7
Commute81
Public Transit10
Affordability64
Public Safety42
Airports16
Hospitals76
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation+4.3k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
49%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate19%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$178kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$743Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas86%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Portage Public Schools
United States45
Michigan58
Kalamazoo Metro Area63
Kalamazoo County63
Property Crime in Portage Public Schools
United States48
Michigan43
Kalamazoo Metro Area69
Kalamazoo County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump41%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 20 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 14 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 29 | 2 | 17 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Portage Public Schools
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding31
Tornado11
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Portage Public Schools, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Portage Public Schools, MI
St Michael Lutheran School
1 miles, W
St Monica School
3 miles, N
Providence Christian School
3 miles, N
Kalamazoo Country Day School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Portage Public Schools, MI
Western Michigan University
6 miles, N
Kalamazoo College
6 miles, N
Olivet College
38 miles, NE
Andrews University
43 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Portage Public Schools, MI
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
5 miles, N
Bronson Methodist Hospital
6 miles, N
Borgess Medical Center
7 miles, N
Bronson Lakeview Hospital
16 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Portage Public Schools, MI
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
3 miles, NE
Gerald R Ford International Airport
47 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
51 miles, SW
Capital Region International Airport
65 miles, NE