Portage City Property Records in Michigan

Portage property records document land ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, deeds, mortgages, liens, and transfers. If referring to Portage County, Ohio, users can access assessment and parcel details through the Portage County Auditor’s Office, recorded deeds and land instruments through the Portage County Recorder’s Office, property tax information through the Portage County Treasurer’s Office, and related court or foreclosure records through the Portage County Clerk of Courts and Portage County Court of Common Pleas. These official sources provide the most reliable legal records for verifying ownership, researching property history, and reviewing tax or recording information.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$79,529
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$243,400
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,887
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,120 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
68%
Population
Population:
49,015

Portage Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Portage. It separates violent crimes, including murder, robbery and assault, from property crimes, including total property crimes, burglary and motor vehicle theft. Each figure is the number of incidents reported in the city.

Portage recorded no murders, 10 robberies and 103 assaults in the violent crime category. For property crime, the city recorded 1,470 property crimes, including 133 burglaries and 79 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use this data to see the overall level of reported crime in Portage and how activity is spread across violent and property categories. Because the counts only reflect reported incidents, they describe reported activity rather than every crime that occurs in the community.

Robberies
Robberies:
10
Burglary
Burglary:
133
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
79
Theft
Theft:
1258
Assault
Assault:
103
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
24

What Is the Population Profile of Portage

Portage's Race and Ethnicity data shows the city's racial and ethnic composition, including the groups, population counts and percentages. The three largest groups are White (81%, 39,500 residents), Black (6%, 2,769 residents) and Hispanic (5%, 2,625 residents). The data also includes Two + Races (5%, 2,207 residents), Asian (3%, 1,643 residents), Other Race (0.37%, 182 residents), American Indian (0.18%, 89 residents), and Pacific Islander (0%, 0 residents).

White
81%
39,500
Black
6%
2,769
Hispanic
5%
2,625
Two + Races
5%
2,207
Asian
3%
1,643
Other Race
0.37%
182
American Indian
0.18%
89
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Portage, Ratings Compared Across Michigan A

Portage's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, including schools, parks, family life, young professionals and health. The highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A), Access to Parks (A) and Good for Families (A). Other notable ratings include Good for Young Professionals (A), Nightlife (B+) and Cost of Living (B), while Walkability (B-) and Weather (C-) are among the lowest. Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Portage.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A-
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
C-
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A-
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B+
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
A-
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Portage

Portage's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (28%), High School (18%), and Masters Degree (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
28%
High School
18%
Masters Degree
15%
Some College
14%
Associate Degree
8%
Below High School
3%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Portage's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (36%), followed by 1980 - 1999 (26%) and 2000 - Present (20%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
36%
1980 - 1999
26%
2000 - Present
20%
1940 - 1959
16%
Before 1939
2%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Portage's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (22%) and 4 Bedrooms (21%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
37%
2 Bedrooms
22%
4 Bedrooms
21%
1 Bedroom
13%
5 or More Bedrooms
6%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Portage's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (17%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 35 - 44 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
17%
25 - 34
15%
45 - 54
12%
Under 10
12%
55 - 64
12%
35 - 44
12%
18 - 24
11%
10 - 17
10%

Property Market Trends at Portage

Portage's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $243,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,120 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Portage's dynamic real estate landscape.

Portage Assessor Office

Portage City Assessor’s office

Street:
7900 South Westnedge Avenue
City:
Portage
County:
Kalamazoo
State:
MI
Zip Code:
49002
Phone:
269-329-4433
Fax:
269-324-8073
Hours:
Monday-Thursday (7 AM - 5 PM), Friday (8 AM - 12 PM)

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