Portland, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
117 Population 37/sq mi density
$833,300 Home Value $670,108 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Portland, CO

At a Glance

Home Value
$833,300
196% above
Zillow: $670,108
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
29% below
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Home Value
296%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portland is $833,300 , 196% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $670,108. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

23.2% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Portland has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population117
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$36,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$964

Housing

Home Value$833,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$670,108
Housing Units52
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,077/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation8,125 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score7.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 60%
Commute16 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Portland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Telluride Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.