At a Glance
Median Income
$45,431
$26,875 per capita
Home Value
$90,600
Zillow: $162,480
Median Rent
$722/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,071/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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)
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.
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $162,480. 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.
Safety & Crime
Portland reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,071/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,341
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,431
Per Capita$26,875
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,600
Rent$722
Ownership66.5%
Zillow$162,480
Housing Units3,062
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,071/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault148/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,561/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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