Living in Portage (Indiana)
Portage (Indiana) is a large place in Indiana, United States, home to 36,738 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 6%, #662 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 6%, #715 of 12,111), low-income families (top 7%, #502 of 8,006).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Portage (Indiana)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- Lake Michigan is 6.9 km away.
- It is part of Greater Gary, 13 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 23:22; in late June it sets around 3:26.
How Portage (Indiana) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 60 | #2,177 of 11,898 | #46 of 253 | Map |
| Low-income household | 58 | #842 of 9,771 | #48 of 181 | Map |
| Low-income family | 66 | #502 of 8,006 | #35 of 138 | Map |
| Single parent | 67 | #483 of 6,237 | #24 of 103 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,832 of 9,474 | #57 of 170 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 61 | #4,108 of 9,474 | #46 of 170 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #7,161 of 10,762 | #90 of 198 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,743 of 7,271 | #81 of 134 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | 56 | #1,734 of 2,119 | #19 of 32 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 55 | #1,627 of 8,006 | #61 of 138 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 60 | #662 of 12,111 | #40 of 234 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 54 | #4,088 of 7,271 | #29 of 134 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #3,836 of 9,474 | #31 of 170 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,405 of 18,063 | #234 of 396 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 31 | #5,704 of 16,523 | #12 of 349 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,096 of 18,063 | #293 of 396 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 52 | #7,342 of 16,523 | #70 of 349 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #5,451 of 21,167 | #40 of 492 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #715 of 12,111 | #4 of 234 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #1,744 of 6,413 | #3 of 46 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #5,988 of 12,111 | #47 of 234 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Haven (Indiana) 5 km
- Lake Station 5 km
- Hobart (Indiana) 8 km
- Chesterton 10 km
- Gary (Indiana) 14 km
- Valparaiso (Indiana) 15 km
- Merrillville 17 km
- Lakes of the Four Seasons 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.