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It is no surprise that the majority of jobs here are in manufacturing (20%). Other jobs are in health care (15%), retail (12%), education (10%), food service (6%), professional services (6%), finance (5%), and construction (4%). The remainder have real estate, administrative support, arts, recreation, and public administration careers.
Here are some top neighborhoods in Portage and their average prices.
The motto of Portage Public Schools is 'the future learns here.' The district spends around $10,000 per student, almost $2,300 below the national average. The average student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5, 2.5 students more than the national average of 16:1. Regarding their public schools, there are eight elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools. Regarding higher education, Kalamazoo College is nearby, while Michigan University is a 2.5-hour drive away. There are also five junior and community colleges in the 50-mile radius around Portage. The community college closest to Portage is Kalamazoo Valley Community College, only five miles away.
Water/Sewer The city uses United Water, Inc for their water supply and distribution. To activate water services, new residents can call the Treasury office.
Recycling Portage offers a supplemental Curbside Recycling Program that new residents can enroll in through a convenient sign-up form.
Gas and Electricity Consumers Energy provides electricity and natural gas energy to residents of Portage.
Trash Removal Republic Services handles trash pickup, weekly recycling, and bulk trash pickup. To set up services or find more information, consult their customer support online.
Phone/Internet/Cable The top internet providers in Portage are AT&T, Xfinity, Spectrum, and Viasat. Many of the competitors on the list of top 14 internet providers in the area offer bundled services, including phone and cable. Customers should shop around to find the best deals and quality of service.
The cost of living in Portage is almost 6% lower than the nation's average. There are 19,199 households in the city, and the median household income is $55,050 per year. The median cost of a home in Portage is $165,400, which has appreciated by 7.63% over the last decade. However, home values increased by 4.1% in the past year alone. The average rent in Portage is $832 a month for the average 747-square-foot apartment square footage. This rate is lower than rent in metro Detroit, which averages $1,200 monthly.