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Portage, Indiana · ZIP 46368

Portage — ZIP 46368

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Portage (46368) scores 61/100 — Fair for Indiana. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $275K.

61OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency31%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$275K
Median rent$1,508/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$275K

Median Rent

$1,508/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,148

Violent Crime

202

Property Crime

946

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Porter County, Indiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolKG–05437
45%
48%
Ethel R Jones Elementary SchoolPK–05363
42%
47%
George L Myers Elementary SchoolKG–05332
42%
42%
Crisman Elementary SchoolKG–05343
40%
39%
Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryKG–05401
37%
35%
Central Elementary SchoolKG–05409
32%
30%
Willowcreek Middle School06–08920
24%
29%
William Fegely Middle School06–08566
22%
34%
Portage High School09–122,163
14%
43%
Neighbors' New Vistas High School09–12139
10%
30%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

40,237

Median Income

$76K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 46368 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 46368 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 46368 is approximately $275K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 46368 in Portage has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.