Portage, MI Rankings


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Portage, MI is a city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan known for its great quality of life. It has been ranked as one of the best places to live in Michigan by BestPlaces.net, who took into account multiple factors such as cost of living, employment opportunities, and amenities. Portage offers plenty of attractions and recreational activities for people to take advantage of while living there. Employers in the area have a wide variety of job opportunities available with great salaries and benefits packages. Cost of living is slightly above average but still quite reasonable considering all that Portage has to offer. Other highlights include excellent public schools and a vibrant downtown area full of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. All together, these aspects make Portage an ideal place to settle down and enjoy the great lifestyle it provides.

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#89 Best Green Cities
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#237 2005 Best Places to Live
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I'm just writing because I think that the people who are in my opinion bashing Kalamazoo, really don't know anything about it. I have vacationed in much larger cities,  More

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Before I moved to Portage in 2007, I didn't have any real breathing problems. I had a minor case of hay fever. I moved here and I am stuck inside most of the summer  More

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Over 19 years ago

Portage is a nice palce to live and raise a family. I don't think it would be a good place for a single  More

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