Centerville, OH vs Portage, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Centerville
76.4
#347 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Centerville leads in crime level (1.0 vs 6.4). Centerville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 28.7 min). Centerville leads in median household income ($79,509 vs $71,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centerville, OH | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#347) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 25,754 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $391,980 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $79,509 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Centerville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.4 Score
Centerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,980
Population
25,754
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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