Portland, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Mercer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
6,341 Population 1,302/sq mi density
$45,431 Median Income $26,875 per capita
$90,600 Home Value $172,030 Zillow
$722 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,431 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $722/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Portland, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,431
40% below
$26,875 per capita
Home Value
$90,600
68% below
Zillow: $172,030
Median Rent
$722/mo
38% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
36% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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)

Income
60%
Home Value
32%
Rent
62%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Portland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Portland residents earn a median household income of $45,431 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,875. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,218 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Portland is $90,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,030. Median rent is $722/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

11.9% of adults in Portland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Portland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,341
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,431
Per Capita$26,875
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,600
Rent$722
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$172,030
Housing Units3,062
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,561/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation907 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Portland was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.