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Population:157,217
Pop. Change:3%
State: Ohio
Metro Area:Akron
County:Portage County
City:Kent, Aurora, ... 29 more
Zip Code:44211, 44240, ... 19 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Portage County

As of 2011, Portage County's population is 157,217 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.45 percent.

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The median home cost in Portage County is $141,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.27 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Portage County's cost of living is 5.20% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Portage County public schools spend $4,821 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 17.3 students per teacher in Portage County.

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The unemployment rate in Portage County is 9.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Portage County jobs have Decreased by 0.29 percent.

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

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

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 • 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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