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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 36,695
Population Density 1,441 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 18,705
Male Population 17,990
Median Age 34.68 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 68%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College COLLEGE OF COURT REPORTING
Distance to COLLEGE OF COURT REPORTING 6 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST
Distance to INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST 8 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 13,946
Family Households 9,334
Average Family Size 3.32
Average Household Income $57,803
Median Household Income $57,362
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 68%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.56
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.46
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.28
Murder Risk (County) 0.28
Rape Risk (County) 0.39
Robbery Risk 0.17
Assault Risk (County) 0.38
Property Risk (County) 0.60
Burglary Risk (County) 0.45
Larceny Risk (County) 0.82
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.44

Environment

Average July High Temperature 84° F
Average January Low Temperature 16.4° F
Annual Precipitation 36.37 inches
Air Pollution Index 108% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 6%
Nearest Airport CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL
Distance to CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL 32 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Distance to CHICAGO WHITE SOX 29 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
PORTAGE ADULT EDUCATION CENTERADULT EDUCATION5391 CENTRAL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368
WILLOW CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 85962 CENTRAL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368
WILLIAM FEGELY MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 85384 STONE AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368
PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL WEST9 - 126400 US HIGHWAY 6, PORTAGE, IN 46368
PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL EAST9 - 126450 US HIGHWAY 6, PORTAGE, IN 46368
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52825 RUSSELL ST, PORTAGE, IN 46368
CRISMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 56161 OLD PORTER RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368
ETHEL R JONES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52374 MCCOOL RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368
GEORGE L MYERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53100 WILLOWDALE RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368
WALLACE AYLESWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 55910 CENTRAL AVE, PORTAGE, IN 46368
ROWENA KYLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52701 HAMSTROM RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368
NATIVITY OF OUR SAVIOR SCHOOLK - 82929 WILLOWCREEK RD, PORTAGE, IN 46368
MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 122780 RUSSELL STREET, PORTAGE, IN 46368
PORTAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 123040 ARLENE ST, PORTAGE, IN 46368
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKS1ST SOURCE BANK3395 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSCENTIER BANK3220 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSCENTIER BANK6046 CENTRAL AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSCHASE3275 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSCHASE6200 CENTRAL AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK6031 CENTRAL AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSFIFTH THIRD BANK6050 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSFIRST NATIONAL BANK VALPARAISO5615 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSFIRST NATIONAL BANK VALPARAISO6043 CENTRAL AVE # P PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSFLAGSTAR BANK HOME LOAN CTR3193 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSHARRIS BANK6015 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSHORIZON BANK2650 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSHORIZON BANK6504 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSHSBC BANK USA6630 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368
BANKSMAIN SOURCE BANK5200 CENTRAL AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESBIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH6659 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESBRIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH2874 MONNIER ST PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESCALVARY TEMPLE5929 STONE AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESCENTRAL AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD5120 CENTRAL AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST2797 BRYANT ST PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESDOMINION LIFE CHANGING MNSTRS2709 BRANDT ST PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESEMA6566 BEECHWOOD AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESEVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH5051 CENTRAL AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESFAMILY BIBLE CHURCH OF PORTAGE3190 LANCER ST # A PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESFIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD2386 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-PORTAGE6129 MULBERRY AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6225 LUTE RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESFIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH2637 MCCOOL RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESGRACE BAPTIST CHURCH5785 MULBERRY AVE PORTAGE, IN 46368
CHURCHESGRACE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE5360 CLEM RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSCOMMUNITY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM3170 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSPORTAGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL3630 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSPORTAGE OUTPATIENT CLINIC3170 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSPORTER PORTGAGE HOSPITAL CMPS3630 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSPORTER REHABILITATION SVC6040 LUTE RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSREGENCY HOSPITAL OF PORTAGE3630 WILLOWCREEK RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSSLEEP DISORDERS INSTITUTE6040 LUTE RD PORTAGE, IN 46368
HOSPITALSST MARY MED CTR HEALTH & REHAB6375 US HIGHWAY 6 PORTAGE, IN 46368



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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
46368607$164,920$177,413
Displaying 1-10 of 25 in $5-200k range
Wow...4 acres on a private lake...need I say more? Two bedroom, two bath ranch in Portage. Spectacular wooded and lake views from every room! Beautiful wood floors, rusticly charming, exposed wood beams on ceiling, Virginia slate tiles in the grand front entry as well as trimming out the living room wood floors. Truly brings the outdoors in. Lazy summer days spent on the patio in front of your own private lake and cozy warm winter nights spent in front of your two sided fireplace, which faces the dining area as well as the living area. Needs some TLC and updating and with a little elbow grease this could be your dream home. Make your appointment today!
 6960 Gaylord
 Portage, IN 46368
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$185,500
Add your final touches to this 1997 tri-level. Has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroooms (Master bedroom bath), large kitchen/dining combo with appliances, island and vaulted ceiling. All new lower level has the laundry room and full bath with whirlpool tub. The rec room has a fireplace and is almost completely finished. Backyard is privacy fenced and is accessed by the sliders off the rear deck.
 5690 Buttercup Ave
 Portage, IN 46368
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$179,900
GOT STUFF?? Bring it home to this wonderful Bi-level and you'll have plenty of space to keep it!! Nicely updated home with new laminate floor and railing with spindles in living room. Kitchen includes newer appliances and sliding door to deck. Lower level features a great master suite with double vanity and jetted tub. Very large family room in lower level makes an excellent home theater (already wired for surround sound). Outside includes newer roof, an above ground pool, a storage shed (with electric), an extra deep 2.5 car garage and a fenced yard. All this AND a 12 month HSA Warranty for peace of mind. Call now to schedule your showing.
 5690 Evergreen Ave
 Portage, IN 46368
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$174,000
Beautiful Tri-Level located on a quiet dead-end street. Many updates have been made to make this home a real value for the investment dollar. New windows and sliding door. New carpeting in the Living room plus new Laminate flooring in both the Kitchen and Dining room. Relax on the large 20'x20'Wood/Composite Deck and enjoy the well maintained yard and flower beds. The Furnace has a remaining 5 year warranty. Roof was replaced eight years ago. Parks and Shopping are just minutes from your door step. Great Location! Schedule a showing today, you will like what you see.
 2867 Teresa St
 Portage, IN 46368
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$164,900
THERE IS A LOT OF ROOM IN THIS WELL MAINTAINED BI-LEVEL THAT SITS ON A CUL-DE-SAC.KITCHEN HAS NEWER CERAMIC TILE, VAULTED CEILING, OAK CABINETS & AN ISLAND. THE DINING ROOM HAS SLIDERS THAT LEAD TO THE MULTI TIERED DECK. THE LIVING ROOM AND 3 UPPER BEDROOMS HAD NEW CARPET INSTALLED IN 5/08. THE LOWER LEVEL OFFERS FAMILY ROOM, ADDITIONAL BR, 3/4 BATH, UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREA. NEW HWH, NEW A/C COMPRESSOR IN 6/08. EASY ACCESS TO TOLL RD AND SOUTH SHORE TRAIN STATION.
 2210 CROCUS St
 Portage, IN 46368
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$160,000
All brick 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 3/4 finished basement, 2 car attached garage, 2 fireplaces, main bedroom bath, Home Warranty, large lot. MAKE AN OFFER!
 1950 Driftwood St
 Portage, IN 46368
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$159,000
- Spacious all brick ranch - Freshly painted kitchen with oak cabinets & a pantry - Family room with gas fireplace to be painted and will have a new laminate wood floor, french door leads to patio - Formal dining room & living room - Master bedroom has 3/4 bath - 2 car garage, drywalled with attic storage and opener - New gutters, fashia, & soffit are being installed. home warranty included
 2559 SAND St
 Portage, IN 46368
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$157,500
SPACIOUS 4 BEDROOM 3 BATH MAINTENANCE FREE BI-LEVEL WITH ATTACHED OVERSIZED GARAGE JUST ONE BLOCK FROM PORTAGE HIGH SCHOOL. COUNTRY KITCHEN WITH SNACK BAR, PANTRY, SLIDERS TO DECK. HUGE FAMILY ROOM, SECLUDED DEN. MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH. GREAT HOME AND GREAT LOCATION. WALKING DISTANCE TO TRAILS. HOME WARRANTY PROVIDED BY THE SELLERS! NO CONTINGENT OFFERS ON A SALE.
 3186 SARAH
 Portage, IN 46368
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$154,900
LARGE HOME ON A CORNER LOT - GREAT FEATURES - BLINDS STAY. APPLIANCES INCLUDED. KITCHEN LARGE FOR ENTERTAINING. SLIDING DOORS OPEN TO DECK AND FENCED YARD. 2 FURNANCES AND 2 CENTRAL AIR UNITS. MOST ROOMS HAVE CEILING FANS. NEW ROOF IN 1997 2 BEDROOMS ADDITION WITH BATH FOR EXTENDED LIVING UPSTAIRS
 2882 EDITH St
 Portage, IN 46368
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$149,900
This great 3 story Townhome with many updates is a must see! The main level boasts beautiful vinyl flooring. New appliances. Main floor laundry off the kitchen that offers plenty of cabinets and counter space and a breakfast bar. New entry door. Home Warranty included!
 5630 Bremen
 Portage, IN 46342
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 
$146,000
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