Town
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingA-
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB+
- JobsB+
- WeatherC-
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$158,500
National
$184,700Median Rent
$799
National
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Portage Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Portage
Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$62,747
National
$55,322Portage Reviews
116 reviews
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Portage has shown itself to be the municipal equal to a renewable resource. The city offers its citizens a dynamic living environment, energized and sustained by quality of life characteristics that are unmatched in the region, punctuated with great retail, and enriched by a unique pledge to share the natural environment with its citizens.
Portage residents enjoy affordable housing with low taxes, safe and well-maintained neighborhoods, world-class healthcare, enriching activities and entertainment, and a unique parks system that connects citizens to each other and the natural world.
Portage has a great past and its citizens anticipate a rewarding future for their children and grandchildren. The people of Portage have a character and willingness to make our city a special place to live, work and play. The city continuously engages its citizens to address current challenges and develop a future vision for our community - and ultimately ensure the city remains A Natural Place to Move.
Portage residents enjoy affordable housing with low taxes, safe and well-maintained neighborhoods, world-class healthcare, enriching activities and entertainment, and a unique parks system that connects citizens to each other and the natural world.
Portage has a great past and its citizens anticipate a rewarding future for their children and grandchildren. The people of Portage have a character and willingness to make our city a special place to live, work and play. The city continuously engages its citizens to address current challenges and develop a future vision for our community - and ultimately ensure the city remains A Natural Place to Move.
Portage is a small town in Kalamazoo County that has mostly everything that you may want or need and if it doesn't, one the surrounding areas such as Grand Rapids, South Haven, and Detroit will! The main thing that I believe the town lacks but would benefit is more police. Although the town itself is quite safe, there is a shortage of police officers.
I love how Portage is a smaller town, meaning that the community is closely knit and the schools are small enough so I feel like I matter. Portage also has a lot of lakes, meaning endless summer time fun and a lot of fishing (an activity I enjoy). It can feel boring sometimes because its small, but I am proud of the town I live in!