City profile
Portage, IN
Porter County · Population 38,082
Portage is a town in Porter County, IN with about 38,082 residents and a typical home value near $224,000. It is 30 miles from Chicago, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
27°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$224,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,371
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.82%
- State income tax (top)
- 3%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 81/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
32 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 44% Democratic / 54% Republican
Community
Population
38,082
Black population
10.0%
County
Porter County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 38,082 residents
- Typical home value about $224,000
- 30 miles from Chicago, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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