The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 49081 sells for about $319,759, or $178 per square foot.
Prices are up +7.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 10 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,500 a month.
ZIP 49081 — Portage
The Portage housing market is currently very competitive, characterized by a median sale price of approximately $320,000 and a rapid turnover rate with homes selling in about 10 days. Year-over-year price growth remains positive at 7.1%, driven by steady demand and a moderate inventory of 245 active listings. The market remains balanced for both buyers and renters, supported by a stable rental anchor of $1,500 per month.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a competitive housing market with access to regional employment hubs and local cultural amenities.
Median prices moved up 7.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 10 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 49081, Kalamazoo County, Michigan
The area is home to the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum and benefits from proximity to the Kalamazoo River, with ongoing economic activity tied to the broader Kalamazoo-Portage industrial and educational base.
Portage serves as a key residential hub within the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area, providing access to major regional employment centers via established highway corridors.
The area features significant local amenities including the Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum and access to the Kalamazoo River, with various parks and shopping districts serving the community.
The rental market is anchored by a median rent of $1,500 per month, supporting a balanced environment for both renters and property owners.
The local economy is integrated into the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of industrial, educational, and aerospace-related employers.
The area is served by regional highway infrastructure that facilitates commuting within the Kalamazoo-Portage metropolitan region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau profile for Portage city.
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.83.7 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.53.5 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.33 mi
- Airborne Adventure Park - Kalamazoo, MI43.8 mi
- Kids Empire Kalamazoo4.84.8 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.83.7 mi
- Bell's Eccentric Cafe4.65.2 mi
- Wings Event Center4.45.1 mi
- Miller Auditorium4.73.5 mi
- Kalamazoo County Expo Center4.65.5 mi
- Airway Fun Center4.53.5 mi
- Celebration! Cinema4.51.7 mi
- One Well Brewing4.73.8 mi
- Kalamazoo Nature Center4.79.4 mi
- Revel & Roll West4.33 mi
- Gilmore Car Museum4.918.1 mi
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center4.83.7 mi
- Kalamazoo Valley Museum4.75 mi
- Kalamazoo Institute of Arts4.74.6 mi
- Air Zoo Flight Discovery Center4.94 mi
- Kalamazoo Nature Center4.79.4 mi
- Ramona Park4.55.5 mi
- River Oaks County Park4.610.3 mi
- Bronson Park4.34.8 mi
- Al Sabo Land Preserve4.62.5 mi
- Gull Lake Marine Bayside4.615.8 mi
- Angels Crossing Golf Club4.49.2 mi
- Milham Park Golf Club4.33.2 mi
- Kalamazoo Country Club4.31.8 mi
- Olde Mill Golf Club3.89.9 mi
- Indian Run Golf Club4.47.2 mi
- Meijer4.12.3 mi
- The Crossroads Mall4.12 mi
- Meijer4.25.4 mi
- Meijer4.28.7 mi
- Meijer4.23.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional attraction featuring aviation history and science exhibits.
Provides natural recreational space and scenic value to the area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.