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Portage, PA

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Population
2,344
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,683 ft
Median Home Value
$94,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$751/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,556
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Portage

Set in the valley of the Little Conemaugh River in Cambria County, Portage is a quiet borough with deep roots in western Pennsylvania's railroad past. It has a relaxed, small-town feel with affordable homes and scenic mountain backdrops all around. Everyday life is peaceful and close-knit, with local parks, mountain trails, and nearby towns like Johnstown and Altoona within an easy drive. If you are looking for a welcoming community with a slower pace of life, Portage offers a down-to-earth mountain setting to settle down in.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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