Portage, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
445 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$54,175 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$520 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$713 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
1
Toledo Metro Area
4
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Wood County
2
Toledo Metro Area
4
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 25
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 2 4 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, OH State Senate District 2, OH State House District 75, OH
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Schools

Kenwood Elementary School
3 miles, N • 4.1 star
Crim Elementary School
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Orion Institute
16 miles, NE
Stautzenberger College-Maumee
18 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wood County Hospital
4 miles, N • 3.2 star
Fostoria Community Hospital
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Luke's Hospital
16 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Toledo Express Airport
20 miles, N • 1 star
Fort Wayne International Airport
84 miles, W • 1.4 star
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