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Overview
Population:10,324
Pop. Change:7%
State: Wisconsin
Metro Area: Madison Metro Area
County: Columbia County
City:Portage
Zip Code:53901
Real Estate:For Sale
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Portage's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • 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
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Portage, Wisconsin

As of 2012, Portage's population is 10,324 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 7.30 percent.

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The median home cost in Portage is $94,300. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.39 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Portage's cost of living is 0.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Portage public schools spend $5,722 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.6 students per teacher in Portage.

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The unemployment rate in Portage is 7.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Portage jobs have Increased by 0.84 percent.


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Map Of Portage

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Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • 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