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Portland, CT
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Portland, CT
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 $91,522 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,126. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,800 business establishments, including 485 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Portland is $267,600 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,463. Median rent is $1,112/month, with 35.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 409/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.4% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Portland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.