At a Glance
Median Income
$41,635
$19,808 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
Zillow: $175,958
Median Rent
$1,106/mo
47.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,303/100K
2,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Porterdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porterdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Porterdale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Porterdale residents earn a median household income of $41,635 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,808. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,169 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Porterdale is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,958. Median rent is $1,106/month, with 47.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Porterdale reports 1,303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 243% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,195/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Porterdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porterdale has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,291
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density542/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,635
Per Capita$19,808
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$4,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056
Housing
A
Home Value$164,100
Rent$1,106
Ownership39.2%
Zillow$175,958
Housing Units710
Rent Burden47.4%
Crime
F
Violent1,303/100K
Property2,195/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,097/100K
Burglary549/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation665 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Porterdale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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