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Porter
  • Town in Wisconsin
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Porter

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      C+
    Porter is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 984. Porter is in Rock County. Living in Porter offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Porter there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in Porter and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Porter are above average.
    Population
    984
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $268,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,317
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      19%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      30%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Porter

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $80,729
    National
    $69,021
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