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Compare Portage to Ferndale

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Ferndale, 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) Ferndale (city)
Population 48,072 20,159
Income (median) $49,372 $46,904
Home Value (median) $153,800 $131,100
White 87% 86%
Black 5% 6%
Asian 3% 0%
With Kids 30% 13%
Age (median) 37 34
Rentals 32% 35%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Ferndale?
A: Portage has a larger population count than Ferndale: 48072 compared with 20159 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Ferndale does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 32% for Portage versus 35% for Ferndale.

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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