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Portland, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Ouray County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
117 Population 37/sq mi density
$833,300 Home Value $670,108 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
296 Violent Crime/100K 1,182 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
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
Violent Crime
296/100K
22% below
1,182/100K property
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
326 sunny days/yr

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%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portland a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
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.

Safety & Crime

Portland reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,182/100K.

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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population117
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%

Crime

F
Violent296/100K
Property1,182/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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
Broadband52.0%
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.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.