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Nestled between Detroit and Chicago is one of Michigan's hidden gems: Portage. This mid-sized city is a great place to live for its plentiful local entertainment, beautiful natural surroundings, and neighborhoods that appeal to a diverse pool of buyers. Portage houses over 19,000 households. The median cost of a single-family home is $165,400, which makes the cost of living here 6% lower than the national average.

Best Portage Neighborhoods

• Ramona Park
• Woodbridge Hills
• West Portage
• Oakland Hills Community
• City Center

The family-friendly environment of Portage and affordable homes are part of the reason why Portage calls itself "a natural place to move." Residents of Portage enjoy the city's extensive network of hiking and biking trails, surrounding bodies of water, sporting events, local shopping, concerts, and more on a regular basis. Here are some great family neighborhoods in Portage.

Portage City Statistics:

• Crime rate: 37% lower compared to the rest of the nation.
• Average age of residents: 37.9 years
• Population: 47,854
• Population Density: 1,482/ square mile

1. Ramona Park

• Median Income: Higher than 70.2% of the neighborhoods in America
• Average Home Price: $247,983

Ramona Park is located directly south of the city's center and is composed of predominantly medium-sized single-family homes and high-rise apartments. The average bedroom count per single-family home is 3 to 4, which can comfortably house small to moderate-sized families. The majority of homes in this area are owner-occupied instead of rented. This is a well-established area with homes built between 1970 and 1999. There are also older homes that are built during and after the WWII era. When a vacancy arises, buyers have the unique chance to find great properties with much charm and character.

2. Woodbridge Hills

• Median income: Higher than 73.8% of the neighborhoods in America
• Average home price: $205,965

Located in the block framed by Angling road, Centre ave, rte 131, and Romence Road, Woodbridge Hills is a neighborhood of medium-sized single-family homes and townhouses. Like Ramona Park, many of these homes have long been established since they were built between 1970 to 1999. There are also newer constructions built after the year 2000, which makes Woodbridge Hills a slightly newer neighborhood than Ramona Park. Woodbridge Hills is also a popular place to live for executives and other similar professions, so much that it ranks in the top 15% of executive lifestyle neighborhoods in Michigan.

3. West Portage

• Median income: Higher than 83.7% of the neighborhoods in America
• Average Home Price: $225,600

West Portage is located directly above Woodbridge hills and is another upper-middle-class neighborhood that offers an excellent family setting. Due to its proximity to Woodbridge Hills and similar style of homes, its lifestyle factors are highly similar. It is also a high-end neighborhood that has residents with executive-level careers. The homes are also well-established but not vintage, which appeals to young families who don't want to deal with the issues that arise with older homes.

4. Oakland Hills Community

• Median income: Upper middle-class income
• Average Home Price: $300,000 to $500,000 range

Tucked away south of Woodbridge Hills is a quiet, small neighborhood next to Oakland Hills Pond. Oakland Hills is built on a former golf course, so the 136 custom attached condos in this neighborhood are surrounded with greenery. Residents can choose between different floor plans that appeal to their needs and lifestyle.

There is also a community clubhouse that offers an outdoor pool, great room, exercise room, conference room, and patio. It is a popular place for community events and is open to all residents. The community is also near Portage Creek and natural wetlands, which offers the potential for wildlife spotting at any time. Although the neighborhood is relatively secluded from the rest of the city, amenities like shopping, restaurants, and recreation are just a short drive away.

5. City Center

• Median income: Lower than 83.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.
• Average Home Price: $120,537

Residents who are looking for homes that are suited for a modest budget will find affordable properties near Portage's City Center. This area contains mainly medium-sized homes, small single-family homes of one or two bedrooms, and various types of apartments. This is the area that has the highest density of renters in the city. It is a great place to buy a starter home or to find an apartment for a temporary living situation. The homes are also as old as the properties in Ramona park, with many built between the 70s and 90s and a few residences built post World War II. This is a wonderful place to live more economically while having the advantage of being near plenty of amenities.

Where to Live in Portage: Now You Know

If you are seeing if moving to Portage is right for you, then one of these communities may be a good fit for you. Every neighborhood has something unique to offer. If you want to explore more options, check out some of our other Neighborhood Guides.

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