At a Glance
Median Income
$65,938
$37,730 per capita
Home Value
$185,200
Zillow: $287,892
Median Rent
$675/mo
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Portersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Portersville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Portersville residents earn a median household income of $65,938 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,730. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,000 business establishments, including 164 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portersville is $185,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,892. Median rent is $675/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
26.0% of adults in Portersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portersville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population220
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,938
Per Capita$37,730
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,200
Rent$675
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$287,892
Housing Units103
Rent Burden25.4%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation1,364 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Portersville was founded in 1826.
The median home in Portersville was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.