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Portland, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Mercer County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,341
Population
1,302/sq mi density
$45,431
Median Income
$26,875 per capita
$90,600
Home Value
$162,480 Zillow
$722
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,071 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,431 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, $722/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$90,600
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$722/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,062
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$90,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$162,480
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.5%
Owner-Occupied
33.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$722/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $90,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,480 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $722 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,062 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 27.3% |