Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Portage.
Updated July 2026
Portage, MI has 31 licensed assisted living homes (211 beds, averaging 6.8 per home). It sits in Kalamazoo County, a moderate RAL market scoring 7.0/10, with 17,049 seniors 75+ growing 6.0%.
Licensed homes
31
Portage
Licensed beds
211
total
Avg home size
6.8 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.0/10
Moderate
The Portage assisted living market
Portage has 31 licensed assisted living homes totaling 211 beds — an average of 6.8 beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Kalamazoo County, it draws on a 75+ population of 17,049 growing 6.0%, with a senior median income of $58,046. See the full Kalamazoo County market or all Michigan top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Portage, MI?
Portage has 31 licensed assisted living homes with about 211 total beds.
Is Portage a good place to open an assisted living home?
Portage is in Kalamazoo County, which scores 7.0/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 6.0%. Current local supply is 31 homes.
What county is Portage in?
Portage is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Michigan licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.