City profile
Portage, MI
Kalamazoo County · Population 49,259
Portage is a town in Kalamazoo County, MI with about 49,259 residents and a typical home value near $262,000. It is 53 miles from Grand Rapids, MI, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$262,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,705
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.28%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.25%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Hail, Tornado, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
47 mi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 58% Democratic / 40% Republican
Community
Population
49,259
Black population
6.3%
County
Kalamazoo 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: winter storms
Highlights
- About 49,259 residents
- Typical home value about $262,000
- 53 miles from Grand Rapids, MI
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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