Pooler, GA 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.
Pooler
75.2
#491 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Pooler leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.4). Pooler leads in median household income ($89,812 vs $71,317). Pooler leads in average commute (24 min vs 28.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pooler, GA | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#491) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 29,544 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,718 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $89,812 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.0 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Pooler has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.2 Score
Pooler, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$343,718
Population
29,544
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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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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