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Compare Portage to Sterling Heights

This post compares Portage, Michigan to Sterling Heights, 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) Sterling Heights (city)
Population 48,072 131,996
Income (median) $49,372 $50,110
Home Value (median) $153,800 $164,700
White 87% 84%
Black 5% 5%
Asian 3% 7%
With Kids 30% 28%
Age (median) 37 41
Rentals 32% 28%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Portage or Sterling Heights?
A: Portage has a much smaller population count than Sterling Heights: 48072 compared with 131996 total people.

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

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

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Portage does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 32% for Portage versus 28% for Sterling Heights.

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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