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Population:37,674
Pop. Change:12%
State: Indiana
Metro Area: Chicago-Naperville-Joliet Metro Area
County: Porter County
City:Portage
Zip Code:46368
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Portage, Indiana

As of 2011, Portage's population is 37,674 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 12.40 percent.

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The median home cost in Portage is $122,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.68 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Portage's cost of living is 12.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Portage public schools spend $4,307 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 20.8 students per teacher in Portage.

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The unemployment rate in Portage is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portage jobs have Decreased by 1.07 percent.

Average Commute time is 28 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Portage's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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