Portage, Michigan

Population 46,701

Portage is located in Kalamazoo County, MI. The population is 46,701, making Portage the 2nd largest city in Kalamazoo County.

There are 17 public schools in Portage with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Portage is moderate , and there are 84 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Portage is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Portage property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Portage include Kalamazoo, Pavilion Township and Vicksburg.

Portage Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 42.1%

Crime Rate

26.66% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 133
  • Violent Crimes: 274
  • Robbery: 28
  • Burglary: 411
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

24.71% Higher than national avg.
  • 84 offenders in Portage
  • 17.99 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

111 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 97

Unemployment

Moderate 3.7%
  • Michigan unemployment average: 4.0%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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17 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 17 K-12 public schools in Portage, MI and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Portage's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
3 Private Schools

Kalamazoo Country Day School

Otis Montessori Academy

St Michael Lutheran School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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84 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database


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  • 1605 EAST CENTRE AVENUE

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  • 6016 MARLOW ST PORTAGE MI 49024


  • 1727 KIRKWOOD AVENUE PORTAGE MI 49024


  • 7486 S 12TH ST PORTAGE MI 49024


  • 4411 FREDERICK PORTAGE MI 49002


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  • 4506 PITTSFORD AVENUE PORTAGE MI 49002


  • 8339 BRUNING ST PORTAGE MI 49002

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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50 Former Drug Labs view all

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95 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Portage, MI issued 95 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 95 permits, 49 were issued for single family homes and 46 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portage, MI issued 57 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 57 permits, 39 were issued for single family homes and 18 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $629
  • 1 Bedroom: $727
  • 2 Bedrooms: $901
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,189
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,283

Zip Codes

49001 49002 49008 49009 49024 49048 49081 49087 49088 49097

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Environmental Hazards

111 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Portage, MI has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Portage, MI is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Portage, MI is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.78°
  • February 26.52°
  • March 38.5°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 60.5°
  • June 69.54°
  • July 73.72°
  • August 70.56°
  • September 63.23°
  • October 51.8°
  • November 40.88°
  • December 29.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portage, MI

Earthquakes
Portage, MI has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Portage, MI has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Portage, MI has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Portage, MI has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Portage, MI: $57,526

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portage is 3.7%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.0% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 30.82%
White Collar - 69.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Snyder
  • Sen. Gary Peters
  • Sen. Debbie Stabenow

City Representatives

  • Fred Upton

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

16 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Portage, MI

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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