Living in Portage, PA

Explore Portage and see how it fits the life you want to build.

2,495 Population Cambria County County Borough Place Type Pennsylvania State
Overall Match7.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Portage at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population2,495
Median Household Income$45,556
Median Home Value$94,800
Median Gross Rent$751
Median Age44.3
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment5.0%
Work From Home8.9%
Homeownership76.6%
Housing Vacancy16.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Portage is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Portage Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Portage and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.7 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.2 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Portage

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$94,800
Median Gross Rent$751
Homeownership76.6%
Housing Vacancy16.7%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability6.4/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Portage, PA

Median Household Income$45,556
Unemployment5.0%
Work From Home8.9%
Employment7.4/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength7.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Portage and how households are structured

Population2,495
Median Age44.3
Average Household Size2.3

Portage is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Portage

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Portage point to warm summers, cold winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and substantial annual snowfall.

Average Summer High78.7°F
Average Winter Low15.9°F
Annual Rainfall48.7 in.
Annual Snowfall79.7 in.

Seasonal Life in Portage

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Portage is located in Cambria County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Cambria County.

County Intelligence

Portage & Cambria County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Portage is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Portage.

Current NarrowTheList data for Portage shows a population of about 2,495. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Cambria County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Portage.

For someone considering a move to Portage, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Wilmore, PA 2.2 miles away Cassandra, PA 2.3 miles away Lilly, PA 3.9 miles away Summerhill, PA 4.6 miles away Ehrenfeld, PA 5.5 miles away South Fork, PA 6.3 miles away Cresson, PA 7.0 miles away Sankertown, PA 7.3 miles away Ebensburg, PA 7.5 miles away Loretto, PA 8.7 miles away Gallitzin, PA 9.1 miles away Tunnelhill, PA 9.4 miles away