Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Portage 16 IMAX
Cinema
Food and Drink (22) F
Shenanigans
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Duneside liquor
Alcohol
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Pizza Hut / Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Culver's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Strack & Van Til
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Al's
Grocery Store
Parks (18) B
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Woodland Park
Park
Founder's Square Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Frank Gilbert, Jr. Monument Park
Park
Deer Trail Park
Park
Olson Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Water Works Triangle
Park
Imagination Glen Park
Park
Robert’s Park
Park
Kratz Memorial Field
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Sunrise Playground
Park
Nelson Reck Park
Park
Skyline Drop
Park
Juniper Grove Trail
Park
West Beach Recreation Area
Park
Perry Park
Park
Polliwog Pond Park
Park
Community Acres Park
Park
Wolfe Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (13) F
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Speedway
Convenience Store
Family Express
Convenience Store
Clark's Pump-N-Shop
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
County Line Market
Convenience Store
The Region’s Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Menards
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
TA
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Flying J
Convenience Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Pilot
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Portage.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations F
Travel Inn (Burns Harbor, IN)
Bus Stop
Portage/Ogden Dunes
Transit Station
Woodlake
Bus Stop
Oak & Shelby
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.9% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Portage is 99/100 - which is 11% higher than Indiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A

Portage crime rates are 1,301 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Indiana
Property Crime
1,142 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
159 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Portage is $59,731 - which is 18% higher than Indiana.
Med. Household Income
$59,731 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (7)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Portage Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Portage Fire Dept Station 1
Fire Station
Portage Hospital
Hospital
Shoreline Surgery Center
Clinic
Associated Pediatricians
Doctor
Fagen Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Gary Fire Station Number 11
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Portage home prices are $156,600 - which is 24% higher than Indiana
Home Price
$156,600 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D

The Portage graduation rate is 83% - which is equal to Indiana
School Test Scores
43% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (10) F
Crisman Elementary School
Willowcreek Middle School
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary
Rowena Kyle Elementary School
Central Elementary School
Nativity Of Our Savior School
Ethel R Jones Elementary School
William Fegely Middle School
George L Myers Elementary School
Portage Christian School
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School
Carl J Polk Elementary School
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr Hs
Charter School Of The Dunes
Gary Middle School
Benjamin Banneker Achievement Ctr
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
South Haven Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Neighbors' New Vistas High School
Portage Christian School
Portage High School
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr Hs
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
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ratings A-

Portage has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A-
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Portage: On The Doorstep Of Lake Michigan 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Portage is a great little city right on the southern tip of Lake Michigan. I've been living in Portage for a couple years now and am pretty satisfied with the area so far. The winters can be a little chilly but it makes for some beautiful snow storms.

The closest city is Chicago ...Read More , which is just shy of an hour away. Because of that, the local job market around Portage might be just a little tough to break into. You'll definitely need your own car to get around the city efficiently since there isn't a whole lot as far as public transportation goes.

However, there are still a few nice places around you can visit in your free time. One of the best areas is Lake Michigan during the warmer months. It's really fun to spend some time on the lake fishing or just relaxing on the weekends. There are also a few parks and country clubs in Portage as well. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Portage? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Woodland Park
      Founder's Square Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Frank Gilbert, Jr. Monument Park
      Deer Trail Park

      Entertainment

      Portage 16 IMAX

      Food & Drink

      Shenanigans
      Domino's
      Dunkin'
      Unknown Name
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Dunkin'
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Portage? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Portage.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Portage? The cost of living in Portage is 99/100 - which is 11% higher than Indiana.
      Portage
      99

      1% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Portage? Portage crime rates are 1,301, which are 30% lower than Indiana
      Total Crime
      1,301 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      11%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Portage? The median income in Portage is $59,731 which is 18% higher than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $59,7318% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,6747% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      19% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Portage a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Portage Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Associated Pediatricians

      A+ Housing

      What are Portage home prices? Portage home prices are $156,600 - which is 24% higher than Indiana
      Median home value
      $156,60015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9361% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      69%

      8% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Portage have good schools? The Portage graduation rate is 83% - which is equal to Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      10% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      28% higher than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Portage a good place to live? Portage has an overall rating of 80% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      80%

      6 total surveys

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