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Compare Portage to East Lansing

This post compares Portage, Michigan to East Lansing, Michigan across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Portage (city) East Lansing (city)
Population 48,072 48,281
Income (median) $49,372 $51,173
Home Value (median) $153,800 $181,100
White 87% 75%
Black 5% 7%
Asian 3% 12%
With Kids 30% 13%
Age (median) 37 21
Rentals 32% 66%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or East Lansing?
A: Portage has a similar population count than East Lansing: 48072 compared with 48281 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Portage or in East Lansing?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Portage.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Portage or East Lansing?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Portage.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: East Lansing does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 32% for Portage versus 66% for East Lansing.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Portage may include: Midland, Holt, and Walker.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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