Living in Portage (Michigan)
Portage (Michigan) is a large place in Michigan, United States, home to 48,177 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 16%, #1,914 of 12,111), remote workers (top 18%, #1,248 of 7,271), movers on a budget (top 27%, #3,159 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Portage (Michigan)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 05 min and sets around 23:13; in late June it sets around 3:22.
How Portage (Michigan) 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 Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 52 | #4,771 of 11,898 | #144 of 300 | Map |
| Low-income household | 42 | #4,108 of 9,771 | #185 of 247 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #2,618 of 8,006 | #126 of 204 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,553 of 6,237 | #92 of 157 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #4,721 of 9,474 | #83 of 237 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,526 of 9,474 | #91 of 237 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,420 of 10,762 | #40 of 275 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,248 of 7,271 | #58 of 186 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 31 | #6,555 of 8,006 | #199 of 204 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,159 of 12,111 | #147 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 49 | #4,519 of 7,271 | #103 of 186 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 56 | #5,115 of 9,474 | #120 of 237 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #5,915 of 18,063 | #287 of 485 | 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 | 15 | #10,366 of 16,523 | #254 of 443 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #7,453 of 18,063 | #342 of 485 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,523 of 16,523 | #86 of 443 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,670 of 21,167 | #114 of 544 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,914 of 12,111 | #100 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 38 | #7,708 of 12,111 | #160 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kalamazoo 10 km
- Eastwood (Michigan) 12 km
- Westwood (Michigan) 12 km
- Comstock Northwest 14 km
- Three Rivers (Michigan) 29 km
- Springfield (Michigan) 31 km
- Battle Creek (Michigan) 36 km
- Allegan 43 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.