Portage City Property Records in Wisconsin

Portage property records generally include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, parcel maps, assessments, tax history, and ownership transfers. Users can access official records through the appropriate county or municipal legal source for the Portage location in question. Recorded land documents are typically available from the Portage County Recorder’s Office or Portage County Register of Deeds, depending on the state. Parcel ownership, assessed values, and property descriptions are usually maintained by the Portage County Auditor’s Office or local assessor’s office, while tax bills and payment history are available through the Portage County Treasurer’s Office. Court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, probate transfers, or judgment liens, may be found through the Portage County Clerk of Courts or relevant county court. For the most reliable results, users should search the official county website or contact the relevant office directly, as third-party sites may not always be current or authoritative.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$62,785
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$187,300
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$3,261
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$963 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
57%
Population
Population:
10,374

Portage Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Portage, grouped into violent crimes (murder, robbery and assault) and property crimes (total property crimes, burglary and motor vehicle theft). It shows how many incidents were reported in each category.

The data records no murders and no robberies, 6 assaults, and 201 property crimes. It also lists 16 burglaries and 4 motor vehicle thefts.

These counts show what was reported in each category. Because they are not adjusted for population size, they indicate how many incidents were reported rather than how often they occurred relative to residents in Portage.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
16
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
4
Theft
Theft:
181
Assault
Assault:
6
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
2

What Is the Population Profile of Portage

This section shows the racial and ethnic makeup of Portage, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents make up the largest share at 86% (8,884 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 6% (641) and Black residents at 5% (533). Residents of two or more races account for 2% (196), Asian residents for 0.71% (74), and American Indian residents for 0.44% (46). No residents are listed for Other Race or Pacific Islander groups.

White
86%
8,884
Hispanic
6%
641
Black
5%
533
Two + Races
2%
196
Asian
0.71%
74
American Indian
0.44%
46
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Portage, Ratings Compared Across Wisconsin B

Portage's ratings cover several aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Nightlife (A), Access to Bars (A), and Access to Parks (A-). Other notable ratings include Access to Restaurants (A-), Access to Outdoor Activities (B+), and Good for Young Professionals (B+), while Weather received a C+. Together, the ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Portage.

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

How Educated Is Portage

Portage's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (35%), Some College (17%), and Associate Degree (12%). The data also includes other available education levels, such as Below High School (10%), Bachelor Degree (9%), Masters Degree (5%), and Doctorate (0.84%).

High School
35%
Some College
17%
Associate Degree
12%
Below High School
10%
Bachelor Degree
9%
Masters Degree
5%
Doctorate
0.84%

When Were Homes Built

Portage's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. The largest share of homes was built during 1940 - 1959 (24%), followed by Before 1939 (21%) and 1980 - 1999 (21%). The data also includes other available construction periods, including 1960 - 1979 (18%) and 2000 - Present (16%).

1940 - 1959
24%
Before 1939
21%
1980 - 1999
21%
1960 - 1979
18%
2000 - Present
16%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Portage's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. The largest share of homes have 2 Bedrooms (35%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (33%) and 4 Bedrooms (13%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories, including 1 Bedroom (10%), No Bedrooms (4%), and 5 or More Bedrooms (4%).

2 Bedrooms
35%
3 Bedrooms
33%
4 Bedrooms
13%
1 Bedroom
10%
5 or More Bedrooms
4%
No Bedrooms
4%

What Is the Average Age

Portage's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 35 - 44 (17%), 25 - 34 (16%), and 65 Plus (14%). The data also includes other available age groups, such as 55 - 64 (13%), 18 - 24 (11%), Under 10 (11%), 45 - 54 (10%), and 10 - 17 (8%).

35 - 44
17%
25 - 34
16%
65 Plus
14%
55 - 64
13%
Under 10
11%
18 - 24
11%
45 - 54
10%
10 - 17
8%

Property Market Trends at Portage

Portage's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $187,300. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $963 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.

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