Here's what it costs to live in Portage, Indiana, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, while the typical home is valued around $224,200. Households earn a median of $76,276 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$76,276
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,231
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$224,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
38,082
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,030
Per month
Avg Home Value
$181,800
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
50.5
fair
Hospitals
133
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.2%
What is the cost of living index for Portage?
The cost of living index for Portage is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Portage?
The median gross rent in Portage is $1,231 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Portage?
The median household income in Portage is $76,276 per year.
What is the median home value in Portage?
The median home value in Portage is $224,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Portage?
Air quality data for Portage is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Portage?
Tax data for Indiana is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
