Portage, Indiana

Population 37,020

Portage is located in Porter County, IN. The population is 37,020, making Portage the largest city in Porter County.

There are 10 public schools in Portage with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Portage is low , and there are 47 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 Portage Township, Ogden Dunes and Burns Harbor.

Portage Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.9%

Crime Rate

28.4% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 95
  • Violent Crimes: 198
  • Robbery: 14
  • Burglary: 149
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

8.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 47 offenders in Portage
  • 12.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

106 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 87

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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10 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Portage, IN and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Portage's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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38 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Portage, IN issued 38 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 38 permits, 30 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portage, IN issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $637
  • 1 Bedroom: $783
  • 2 Bedrooms: $963
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,190
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,343

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Environmental Hazards

106 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Portage, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Portage, IN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Portage, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23°
  • February 27.1°
  • March 39.9°
  • April 49.77°
  • May 60.53°
  • June 70.16°
  • July 74.03°
  • August 71.76°
  • September 64.08°
  • October 53.02°
  • November 41.35°
  • December 29.07°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portage, IN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Portage, IN: $54,069

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portage is 4.3%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.15%
White Collar - 46.85%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Peter Visclosky

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Portage, IN

1 Library view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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