State rank#20 of 88
Smallest county161,956 residentsFranklin County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 39133
Portage County, Ohio
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population161,956
Household income$75,766
Unemployment4.3%
Life expectancy76.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Portage County has 161,956 residents and ranks #20 by population among Ohio county equivalents. Median household income is $75,766. The annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Ohio
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Portage County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Portage County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $227,000 median home value and $1,064/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,766, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Portage County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, life expectancy, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 32.5% and life expectancy is 76.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.5%, rank #14 of 88 available Ohio counties.
- Life expectancy: 76.4 years, rank #17 of 88 available Ohio counties.
- Poor or fair health: 16.9%, rank #17 of 88 available Ohio counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,064/mo, rank #75 of 88; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $227,000, rank #70 of 88; investigate local variation before moving.
- Primary care access: 1 per 2,537 residents, rank #52 of 88; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Ohio
Rank and range use only counties in Ohio with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$75,766
$75,766; above the state county median of $67,805.
State rank #20 of 88 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$227,000
$227,000; above the state county median of $184,050.
State rank #70 of 88 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,064/mo
$1,064/mo; above the state county median of $863/mo.
State rank #75 of 88 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
4.3%
4.3%; below the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #38 of 88 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.5%
32.5%; above the state county median of 20.1%.
State rank #14 of 88 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76.4 years
76.4 years; above the state county median of 75 years.
State rank #17 of 88 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
16.9%
16.9%; below the state county median of 19.8%.
State rank #17 of 88 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
6.3%
6.3%; below the state county median of 7%.
State rank #22 of 88 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,537 residents
1 per 2,537 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 2,285 residents.
State rank #52 of 88 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 398 residents
1 per 398 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 450 residents.
State rank #33 of 88 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Portage County FAQ
Is Portage County a good place to live?
Portage County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, life expectancy, and poor or fair health. College attainment is 32.5% and life expectancy is 76.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Portage County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $227,000 median home value and $1,064/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,766, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Portage County?
Portage County has 161,956 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Portage County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 39133; the parent state FIPS is 39.
What is the median household income in Portage County?
The ACS median household income is $75,766.
How much does housing cost in Portage County?
Housing benchmarks are $227,000 median home value and $1,064/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $75,766, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Portage County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 4.3%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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