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Portland, AR
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Portland, AR
At a Glance
How Portland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Portland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Portland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Portland residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $55,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,774. Median rent is $620/month, with 14.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 690 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,844/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.