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Portage Lakes, Ohio houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Portage Lakes, OH (Summit County) — Census median home value $165,500, county listing prices down about 2.4% over the past year. Market data for Portage Lakes houses and the broader area.
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Portage Lakes, OH is in Summit County, Ohio — this guide covers houses in Portage Lakes and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,199, with a median household income of $66,027. Census data puts Portage Lakes houses at a median value of $165,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Summit County's current median listing price runs $232,475, down about 2.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Portage Lakes housing market
Portage Lakes is in Summit County, Ohio. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Portage Lakes and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$165,500
Population (Census ACS)
6,199
Median household income
$66,027
County price trend (2025)
3.87% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Portage Lakes market snapshot
Population
6,199
County
Summit County
Median Household Income
$66,027
Median Home Value (city)
$165,500
Median Listing Price (Summit County)
$232,475
Median Gross Rent
$1,125/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Portage Lakes's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $165,500. Separately, Summit County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $232,475. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Summit County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.87% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Portage Lakes has an estimated population of 6,199 and a median household income of $66,027, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Portage Lakes's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Summit County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Portage Lakes.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Mogadore (~7.5 mi), Uniontown (~7.9 mi), Canal Fulton (~8.5 mi), Tallmadge (~9.0 mi), Greentown (~9.2 mi), Wadsworth (~10.1 mi), Suffield (~10.5 mi), Hartville (~11.2 mi), Brimfield (~11.5 mi), North Canton (~11.9 mi), Sharon Center (~12.0 mi), North Lawrence (~12.7 mi), Rittman (~13.0 mi), Kent (~13.3 mi), Middlebranch (~13.3 mi), Hills and Dales (~13.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Portage Lakes data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
6,199
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$165,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$66,027
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,125
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.87%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$232,475
Census place type
CDP
County
Summit County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.96 sq mi
Census GEOID
3964136
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Portage Lakes
Schools
Akron City — 48 schools, 20,543 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Summit addresses may be served by Akron City, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Portage Lakes FAQ
What are houses worth in Portage Lakes, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Portage Lakes at $165,500. Summit County's current median listing price runs $232,475, down about 2.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Portage Lakes, OH?
For owner-occupied houses in Portage Lakes, Census ACS data shows a median value of $165,500. Active listing prices in Summit County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Portage Lakes, OH?
Portage Lakes houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Summit County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Portage Lakes, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Portage Lakes's population at approximately 6,199.
What's the median rent in Portage Lakes, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Portage Lakes at approximately $1,125 per month.
What is the median household income in Portage Lakes, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Portage Lakes at approximately $66,027.
Is the Portage Lakes housing market growing?
Summit County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.87% annual change in 2025.
Is Portage Lakes, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Portage Lakes's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Portage Lakes, OH?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Akron City for many Portage Lakes addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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