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Storage Rentals of America in Portage is conveniently located off Romence Road, meaning we are just a short drive from Crossroad Park, South Westnedge, and Milwood. Not only that, but our storage facility offers affordable prices on all our storage units. From smaller 5x5 storage units to larger 10x30, we have a storage solution perfect for your needs. Need to free up your driveway? Store your vehicle with us. Car, RV, or boat, we have a parking space perfect for you and your vehicle.
Move in online, over the phone, or in person. Our customer service team is available by phone seven days a week to help you find a storage unit to fit your needs. We are here to answer any questions about the rental process. You can rest easy knowing that your belongings are safe with one of our many security features. All have month-to-month leases, so you are not locked into a long-term contract. This is just another way we make storage easier.
Planning to move soon? Please stop by our office, we have plenty of must-have moving and packing supplies like boxes, tape, bubble wrap, mattress covers, and more.
Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Portage.
Portage, Michigan, is much more than just the twin city of Kalamazoo in the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area. Though it is true its population of 46,292 is only a small portion of the region's 326,589 people, this city is an essential part of Michigan's manufacturing and farming industries.
It also contains many beautiful outdoor activities and unique amenities that make it worth visiting or living in. In some ways, it works as a great alternative to Kalamazoo's college town atmosphere, as it is close enough to many of the same facilities that serve this city without being too densely populated or overrun by college students.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Portage, particularly many outdoor fun destinations. These options include:
Portage hosts Pfizer's largest manufacturing facility, a 1,300-acre behemoth that employs many people throughout the area. In addition, it hires research specialists to help create new medicines and entry-level individuals, such as secretaries, janitors, and other experts who keep the facility operational. This area was an essential part of the COVID-19 fight, as it was the primary production option for Pfizer's vaccine.
Portage is also home to the biggest celery production farms in Michigan and is one of the primary celery growers in the nation. These farms hire growing experts who help increase celery output and quality and daily workers who tend fields and ensure Portage's celery is healthy. Education, healthcare, and public service industries also make up a significant portion of Portage's economy.
Portage includes over ten different neighborhoods with varying real estate purchase and rental prices. When moving to the area, consider these three neighborhoods, as they provide the top, median, and lowest prices in the area:
The Portage Public School District serves this city with various elementary, middle, and high schools. A handful of private schools also serve the area, as do several colleges. Here are your educational options when moving to this city:
Portage includes many helpful resources for people moving to the area, including a city assessor, clerk, and manager who can help manage many property-related issues. You can also work with community development, finance, human resources, public safety, public works, and technology groups to provide yourself with more assistance.
Visitors and new residents may also enjoy many parks and recreational activities, including baseball, basketball, soccer, football, and hockey fun. Michigan has a strong sporting tradition, and Portage contributes to its many outdoor fun areas. In these parks, you can hike, skate, picnic, or play sports on one of many sports fields:
Portage's cost of living (87.1) is pretty close to Michigan's average (89.6), with its housing rate (74.3 or $233,100 median purchase price) being slightly over Michigan's (65.5 or $207,800 median purchase price). In addition, the transportation cost in Portage (91.6) is much lower than Michigan's rate (115.1) due to a robust public transportation system. This system serves most homes throughout Portage, making this a great town to move to if you rely on public transportation.