| Index | Portage | Indiana | National |
| Median home price | $282,859 | $226,920 | $326,622 |
| Median rent asked | $1,418 | $1,145 | $1,444 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 68.6% | 68.7% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 31.4% | 31.3% | 36.4% |


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| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Wheeler, IN | 237 | $0 | 100% |
| Gary, IN | 77,151 | $122,694 | 62% |
| East Chicago, IN | 28,835 | $134,692 | 59% |
| New Chicago, IN | 1,883 | $149,932 | 54% |
| Lake Station, IN | 12,227 | $158,863 | 51% |
| Portage, IN | 37,504 | $282,859 | 13% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Phenix City, AL | 37,524 | $237,528 | 27% |
| Bettendorf, IA | 37,477 | $422,469 | 29% |
| Lewiston, ME | 37,532 | $276,470 | 15% |
| Holly Springs, NC | 37,538 | $632,431 | 94% |
| West Fargo, ND | 37,459 | $434,893 | 33% |
| Portage, IN | 37,504 | $282,859 | 13% |